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Eight Heartwarming Videos of Soldiers' Surprise Homecomings

WGBF-AM — Mon, 30 May 2011 10:00:04 +0000

On Memorial Day, we commemorate all the U.S. soldiers who've died while serving our country. With so many of our servicemen and women currently on dangerous overseas assignments, it's also a time to think about their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of their families back home.

In these videos, families of soldiers get the surprise and relief of a lifetime when their loved ones return home from duty unannounced. You'll really want to grab a box of tissues before watching.

Memorial Day Weekend Movie Guide

WGBF-AM — Mon, 23 May 2011 11:53:02 +0000

Since we can’t spend the entire Memorial Day weekend barbecuing, many Americans observe the day by hopping over to the local cinema to take in a blockbuster movie and some free air conditioning. Memorial Day 2011 boasts some great flicks, from the Kenneth Branagh-directed treatment of “Thor” to the much-anticipated sequel to “The Hangover” to Woody [...]

Cute Kids Getting Scared of the Easter Bunny [VIDEOS]

WGBF-AM — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:20:59 +0000

While the Easter bunny is generally well-regarded for its fluffy belly, alert ears and too-cute buck teeth, some humans just aren't so fond of the creature. We're talking about young kiddos who -- when faced with the giant creature every Easter holiday -- erupt into a fountain of tears, traumatic screams and eyes bulging out of their sockets.

It's almost as if adults just want a little entertainment for the day. So, come Easter, they encourage a little PTSD by way of bunny rabbit.

Painting With WiFi and Other Amazing Videos of 'Light Art'

brad.bruner — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:00:52 +0000

Move over, Jackson Pollock. Artist Timo Arnall eschews the oil paints for light by creating visualizations of WiFi signals. Says Arnall on Vimeo:
This project explores the invisible terrain of WiFi networks in urban spaces by light painting signal strength in long-exposure photographs.

A four-metre long measuring rod with 80 points of light reveals cross-sections through WiFi networks using a photographic technique called light-painting.
Video of the art in action below, along with a few more incredible works of light-painting.