The good folks over at Spout have been nominated for a Webby, in the best podcast category. I heard about this and hoped over to cast my vote when I saw that they were up against another favorite of mine, the Onion. Ack! Decisions decisions!

The Webby's usually have interesting nominees, one or two end up in my favorites each year, or were already there, like when indieWIRE was nominated (and eventually won.)

if you're really into the awards thing, or just want to support a particular site, you can register in two minutes and then vote and comment yourself: http://pv.webbyawards.com

I found the podcasts in question at:

Websites > Connections > podcasts

this came across my desk and gave me a chuckle:

I just found out (having somehow missed the news last week) that Paul Bales has left SAGINDIE to help friends manage a growing production company. For those of you who don’t know Paul, he is a very sharp (and entertaining) communicator, a web 2.0 frontliner and he has been an important bridge between the business of Hollywood and the needs of indies. You can read more about him in his farewell interview with SAG Indie here. I am sure he leaves us in good hands but I don’t envy his replacement and the shoes he/she will have to fill.

I was shocked an saddened to learn that Anne Richards passed away yesterday. The former Texas governor accomplished a great many things in her 74 years with us, including breaking a 50 year dry spell for women in Texas state politics, but I remember her most for her razor sharp wit.

An oft quoted line was uttered to Larry King in response to Texas redistricting:

"Well Larry, I could drive down Interstate 35 with both my car doors open and be in three different congressional districts at one time."

» Continue reading "A True Loss - Ann Richards Passes"

Retiree William Fogarty restores Officer Chris Amos' faith in mankind with a $1 money order.

A fella going by the name Mr. Safety having some fun vamping on sponsorships, and get's some community feedback...

Ran into this great clip on Veoh