Awake

Briefly.

Just briefly, a few things I've been looking at over the past few days...

Keeping an eye on the Alaska Volcano Observatory's updates on Mt. Redoubt via Twitter. There is so little daylight up there this time of year, it's hard to remember to check the webcams when it's light out. So the Twitter updates are good to follow.

Regardless of one's social or economical convictions about Wal-Mart, there is a very interesting animated map showing the growth of Wal-Mart over the years. I am loving this type of data visualization. Very creative and communicative.

Haven't been following Ze Frank too closely since The Show ended its run, but I stumbled upon his newest experiment in interaction and social design, a voice-based drawing toy. Looks very difficult and fun. May have to give a try this weekend. An illustrator with the ability to sing would probably go crazy over this.

Again related to Ze, on the site of John August (a screenwriter), is posted a pilot called "The Remnants" that was written and directed by John August and stars Justine Bateman, Michael Cassidy, Ben Falcone, Ze Frank, Ernie Hudson, and Amanda Walsh (with a cameo by one of my favorite actors, Enrico Colantoni). I liked it.

Well that about borders on not-so-brief. So I will bid you a Happy Tuesday and sign out.

Happy Tuesday.

(And I'm out.)