Some of the great minds from Pixar (Dr. Ed Catmull, Alvy Ray Smith, Andrew Stanton and Brad Bird) recently gave a talk on the history of Computer Animation. For those of us who missed it, the 1 hour and 44 minute session is now available online. (via Luxo)
It’s my opinion that the best of human nature always wins out in the end. People will rise up when challenged to better themselves and others. Those that can do that in the darkest of times are real heroes. Today I want to chronicle a few of those heroic efforts based out of Central Florida.… Read More »Hurricane Katrina: People come together to help
Paul Williams may be short of stature, but he’s a giant of heart. He’s turned his website into a clearinghouse for Hurricane Katrina info. Paul has written many songs for the Muppets including The Rainbow Connection. If you have not made a connection with the relief efforts, please consider doing so now (Redcross.org or ConvoyofHope.org).… Read More »Celebrity Aid for Hurricane Katrina Victims
Yay! MSNBC is reporting that Fats Domino has been found safe and alive. He was evacuated via Helicopter yesterday or today. Another small glimmer of good news. Please send your aid today. [ttags: hurricane, katrina, fatsdomino, refugee, evacuee, flood+aid, relief, evacation, missing, found ]
I’ve heard nothing but great things about the upcoming film ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played.’ LaughingPlace.com has a guide to the movie and a link to free tickets for special preview screenings tonight and over the next couple weeks. The movie tells the story of an amateur player from a working class family, Francis Ouimet… Read More »Free Movie Tonight? The Greatest Game Ever Played
The AP is reporting that Fats Domino is missing after not evacuating ahead of Hurricane Katrina. Not that this has a huge impact on the effects of the devastation, but it’s still very sad if it is true. Update: Fats Domino has been found alive. [Technorati Tags: hurricane, katrina, hurricanekatrina, lost, fatsdomino, refugee, evacuee, flood]
Today is Blog For Relief Day. My suggested charity is Convoy for Hope, as I blogged earlier. Once you’ve made your donation please visit the Blog for Relief Day tracking site and log your donation to show the power of fundraising through the Web2.0. Then visit the Katrina Help Wiki to see what else you… Read More »Blog for Relief Day – Sept 1
NBC is reporting that the Walt Disney Company is donating $2.5 million to Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts.