Budget Cuts

Big numbers are hard to visualize and put into context. I think that this video does a nice job of explaining the 100 million that the Obama administration wants to cut.

I’ll give them credit, you have to start somewhere, but there is a LOT more that can get cut. Keep going guys!

Brain-Twitter project offers hope to paralyzed patients

Many of us are on twitter (@usrlocal), and for the most part, there isn’t a whole lot productive that happens there. Sure, some people are using it for marketing, some are using it to keep up with friends, some are just being stupid. Yes folks, there are some people that literally tell us that they are drinking coffee and reading the paper. Guess what, I don’t freaking care!!!

But this is freaking AWESOME!

Some people need a beating…

OK, I get people wanting to stand up for their rights, but from the very beginning, this guy was an arrogant asshole. He has no respect for authority. He was abusive and non cooperative when asked simple questions. He deserved to be detained.

Now, the person stating he has no rights at a checkpoint is NOT cool. But I still think he was an ass and deserved a thumping. And that’s just listening to the first 5 minutes of the video.

Get Excited…

Be Creative and make things

I thought that this is a good motto to start the week out with. There’s a pretty cool back story on what inspired the design here.

NHL Playoff Pool

The NHL Playoffs are just around the corner. And once again, I’m running a complete free playoff pool! That’s right, no money, lots of fun, 100% FREE.

So sign up now, you can start making your picks on Monday!

http://nhl.usrlocal.com/

And spread the word if you could, let’s get as many people on this thing as we can!

-Matt