A Girl, a Guy, and a Soft Drink

Here's something you don't see every day:

Shadow Puppets Express a Wonderful World

Just when you think the world is getting bleaker and bleaker, something like this arrives in your email inbox: Raymond Crowe doing shadow puppetry at the 2007 Helpmann Awards

Video of a Deer Jumping over a Motorcyclist - Real or Not?

Check out this video of a deer jumping over a motorcyclist. Hat tip to Paula Neal Mooney, who wonders if the video is real or a digital forgery. What do you think?

2 Videos Against Cyberbullying

The Ad Council always creates the most startling commercials. Here are two of their recent efforts against cyber-bullying:

Water, Water Everywhere - That Catholic Show Episode 7

Courtesy of SQPN, nominated for 8 podcast awards in 2007:

Clowning about with Books

Be the life of the party by learning this funny clown routine using books: VideoJug: How To Clown About With Books

That Catholic Show Talks about the Priesthood

Be sure to check out the latest episode of That Catholic Show:

Did You Know about This Official Update?

(Cross posted at Teen Literacy Tips) School is rapidly approaching, so my mind is starting to refocus itself on what I need to do to get ready to teach. This is the time of the summer that I start watching movies like Mr. Holland's Opus to re-energize the teacher within. In that spirit, I want to share with you the official update to the viral video Did You Know? by Karl Fisch and Scott McLeod. I like to keep this video in mind as I start thinking about my goals for the new school year. How will I help students prepare to participate in this ever-changing society?

What if the Simpsons Were a Live Action TV Series?

For those of you who just can't get enough of the Simpsons:

Marge Simpson Imagines a Catholic Heaven

The Simpsons movie comes out tomorrow, so here's a short clip to mark the occasion:

Dave Barry Meets Barbara Bush

How did Barbara Bush help Dave Barry to become a humor columnist? Watch and listen as Dave himself tells the story (Video courtesy of FreeIQ): Get the Flash Player to see this player.

Destiny's Calling Backwards - Don't Miss this Video!

Yeah, this is a blog about literature and books from a Catholic perspective, but when you see something this cool you just have to share it: Hat tip to Adam Frucci of Gizmodo.

Working Mother or Crime Scene Investigator?

For all you working moms out there, check out the new Working Mama blog, beginning with this hilarious video from the BBC.

How to Adjust the Audiobook Narrator's Speed on Your iPod

I listen to a lot of audiobooks, and occasionally the narrator speaks a little too fast or a little too slow for my taste. I don't have an iPod for my audiobooks (I use the Creative Zen Nano because it's cheaper and remembers where I left off), but I know many of you do. Here's a nice little video tutorial that shows you how to adjust the narrator's speed on an iPod: VideoJug: How To Adjust The Audiobook Narrator's Speed On Your Ipod

Have You Seen That Catholic Show?

If you haven't been keeping up with That Catholic Show, then you've missed some great content. Greg and Jennifer Willits have a real online hit on their hands. That Catholic Show is perfect for new members of the Catholic Church, young members of the Catholic Church, or anyone wanting to increase their knowledge and faith. You can watch the episodes on YouTube or you can susbscribe to That Catholic Show to have the high quality video files delivered to your computer. Here's the latest episode, followed by links to the others: Episode 3 - Night of the Living Catechism Episode 2 - Candles and Light Episode 1 - Sit, Stand or Kneel

Frodo and Sam Sing in Lord of the Rings Musical

I love this song from the new Lord of the Rings musical now playing on Drury Lane in London: