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Here are a couple of awesome videos of Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer talking about the beginnings of Microsoft and some of their philosophies. These videos were from the latest D: All Things Digital conference.

Steve Ballmer reminisces on Bill Gates Recruiting Him

Steve and Bill Explaining Their Interest in Competing with Google

Probably the best quote I've heard from Bill Gates, "Guys like us avoid Monopolies (tounge in cheek), avoid them because we compete." (alluding to the recent play for Yahoo to compete against the seeming monopoly of Google)"

If you know me, I'm a huge consumer of RSS feeds and podcasts, but many of my "non-techy" friends don't get what I do all day and night. They're also confused how my iPod Nano is filled mostly with "Podcasts" and not music.

What is RSS and How does it Work?

Commoncraft is a great blog that I subscribe to; instead of me trying to explain to my "non-techy" companions, I point them to these videos.

Podcasts? Does that only work on iPods?

The simple answer... No. Podcasts work on more than just iPods.

Just watch the video...

I don't even care if this is real or not, but it sure looks real. The lighting looks like they're outdoors; it doesn't look like a cheap green screen effect, and the car drives over the same lamp shadow that Kobe is standing on.

Also since Ronny is in the bit with him it makes it "feel" more real. But it's actually part of a Nike ad, so.... it's probably not. But who cares! Awesome vid anyhow.

Kobe Bryant for MVP 2008!

Judge for yourself.

Ran across this parody video on CollegeHumor.com.

Kobe's First Attempt

For more about Kobe, check out his official website, home of the Mamba

As a kid my family always drove great distances to look at neighborhoods with fantastic light displays. I've seen some pretty spectacular houses decked out with all kinds of lights, fixtures, and inflatable figurines. But I've yet to see one of those crazy houses that have their lights set to music.

The XMas Videos

So, I pulled together a few of the cooler videos on the web that showcase houses that have been set to music (mostly to Wizards of Winter since that's the most popular).

XMas House Lights set to Wizards of Winter

Pretty Cool House in Frisco, TX

Yet Another Wizards of Winter XMas Light Show

Christmas Lights on a House set to the THX Intro

Another X-Mas Light House set to the THX Intro

THX Intro

The Original Wizards of Winter House

Fantastic Filipino Diva

This little girl is simply amazing! It's just a wonder how such a small girl can produce such rich and pure vocals. And not only does she have a killer voice, she's got a great personality and just enough sassyness.

Charice Pempengco: On Star King (Korean Talent Show)

Charice Pempenco on Oprah

Charice Pempengco on Ellen

Charice Pempengco singing "I Will Always Love You"

Charice Pempenco singing "If I Were You"

Charice's Official Website | Charice Pempengco MySpace Page

Transformers the Movie comes out July 3rd, and I can't wait. From all the clips it looks like it's going to be pretty cool.

Here's a few links to check out:

• Transformers the Movie Official Website
• Transformer the Movie Trailers on Yahoo! Movies
• Transformers Movie Trailer on Apple.com
• Wiki Entry about Transformers the Movie

Now where did I put all my old Transformers?Well in the mean time you can watch some of these uber geeks who have a lot more time on their hands than I do.

UPDATE:

Transformers Music Video by Black Lab

Stop Animation Short: On The Prowl

Seriously this had to have taken a lot of time. I especially like the camera angles... mad props.

Transformer Costumes that Actually Transform

I don't know where people get the time... but here's a whole group of people that have made some pretty awesome transformer costumes that transform.... 'Robots in Disguise'

Transformers Movie Clip: Optimus Prime vs Bonecrusher

This will probably get pulled off of YouTube so enjoy it while it lasts!

3D Animation of a Version of Optimus Prime

A pretty cool 3D render of Prime. From the move clips this is obviously not the Prime they used in the movie.

Transformers Cartoon: Spoof

Warning: Language may not be suitable for young audiances. Hahaha... this is awesome. The cartoon takes me back, but the dialog is great... Beware of the potty mouth language.