Earthquake lights usually appear as either blue or red colored lights, somtimes similar to prism colors. Some are bright, some are dark. The types of lights reported have varied over the years. Some of these lights have been said to appear as if they have risen from the ground, while others have been seen above the seas. The lights will usually appear days, or sometimes weeks before an earthquake. There are all sorts of theories as to why these lights appear, but to my knowledge, none of them have been confirmed as the actual cause.

There have been videos now showing these types of lights before the China earthquake. I’ve posted one of these videos below. This particular video footage was apparently captured 30 minutes to an hour before the powerful quake.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKMTSDzU1Z4

After my brief exploration of the site, I found competitions taking place such as a staring contest, a dance battle, scariest face, and signing contests.  By no means is the site limited to these types of competitions, but that’s what makes up the majority.  Some competitions are able to get quite a few views, while others are barely noticed.

I’m not sure how well a site like this can do, but it is a bit more on the creative side.  There are so many social networking type sites popping up everyday, it’s almost hit or miss when it comes to popularity.  With that said, if you are a bit curious, check out ibeatyou and see what kind of competitions are a grabbing people’s attention.  The least bit you can do is gather some ideas of what’s popular and what’s not.

After visiting the main page of Brijit this morning, I get the following message:

You’ve reached this page because, at the moment, Brijit is out of money and can no longer afford to bring you the world in 100 words. We’re working hard to find a way forward for our service and hope to relaunch in the not-too-distant future. Thanks to all our loyal readers and writers. And to our Brijit writers: payments in full for all abstracts published through May 15 will be made next week.

To access Brijit and our nearly 16,000 abstracts, click here.

To email Brijit with any questions, click here

For more on what’s happening with Brijit, please visit our blog at brijit.wordpress.com

That’s too bad. I actually thought this was an interesting concept. Definitely a big downer for all the serious Brijit contributors who spent a great deal of time at the site.

The sounds of Eject have been compared to bands such as the Cure, Pink Floyd, Ride, The Smiths, and even U2. Making the comparisons are one thing, but understand the uniqueness of the band as a whole is another. All of the band members collaborate with one another to produce some really good sounding and enjoyable rock songs.

Visit Eject at MySpace to learn more about the band and listen to a few tracks.

In the meantime, here’s the video for the Eject song “Caring Again”.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU1DYVCCAMc

]]> http://feedbackdaily.com/music/music-feature-eject/feed/ http://feedbackdaily.com/uncategorized/cbs-announces-new-fall-shows/ http://feedbackdaily.com/uncategorized/cbs-announces-new-fall-shows/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 19:50:15 +0000 Kevin http://feedbackdaily.com/?p=120 After ranting for a few moments a few days ago about their inability to fix technical problems with their programming, CBS has announced their fall lineup for television this fall. There really aren’t any big surprises here for those who follow how television programs work. Although there may be a few programs that sound a tiny bit interesting to watch, I’m afraid to watch anything new. All the networks barely give the shows a chance to succeed. And even the shows that do seem promising get yanked off the network anyway unfortunately.

For those curious as to what the CBS fall lineup will look like, I’ll share with you what I know. The New Adventures of Old Christine will return, and will air Wednesdays at 8PM. A new comedy about divorce titled Project Gary will follow. The Unit, and Rules of Engagement will make a mid-season return. The list of canceled programs include Jericho, Kid Nation, Viva Laughlin, Welcome to the Captain, Shark, Moonlight, and Cane. I’m not shocked to see those programs on the chopping block actually. Well, I was a fan of the show Jericho, and was extremely disappointed to see the show canceled once again. But that certainly came as no surprise, considering the weak ratings.

Fans of Without a Trace will have to watch their show on Tuesdays instead of Thursdays. A new sci-fi drama called Eleventh Hour will be in the old Without a Trace time slot. Eleventh Hour is the only show I seem to have a small interest in. It’s been reported that the show, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, is the largest TV deal ever made during development. It’s taking a whopping four million bucks to produce the first show, and CBS has ordered 13 episodes. I heard that X-Files fans might take interest in this show, and well, I’m an X-Files fan.

There are some other new ones for CBS, including one titled Mythological X, featuring Elizabeth Reaser. Reaser examines past relationships after some psychic told her she has already dated her future husband. This one seems really dull to me. More announced for other networks on the way soon.

The Southern style chicken items sound pretty good actually, and of course they do extremely well in the South. The sandwich is basically chicken, on a plain bun, with a couple pickles and some butter. I don’t know if this will appeal to everyone, but it sounds good to me. I don’t go to McDonald’s often, but I’m always up for trying new things. The Southern Style Chicken Biscuit is simply the chicken on a buttered biscuit. I think people who visit McDonald’s on a daily basis will probably like the extra item on the menu, and chicken items do sell quite well for McDonald’s.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaozoD2qBcw

Not sure of your talents? No problem! You can join the Taltopia critic crowd and begin offering your opinions on those showcasing their stuff. Fans and critics vote for their favorites, giving them that extra edge they seek. Those with talents who get a higher amount of votes get featured on the front page of the website, offering even more exposure for those wanting to claim their fame.

I think sites like this are a fantastic opportunity to gain that extra bit of exposure one needs to get noticed. Those who wish to share their talent have plenty of avenues to explore, but there is always room for additional opportunities. Everyone knows there are talent agencies and talent agents all over the place, but it really comes down to networking and connecting with the right people at the right time. The coolest thing is that Taltopia is a FREE service for everyone. Visitors can register for free and simply create their own profile.

Let’s face it, it seems like everyone is trying to be some sort of celebrity these days. Everyday aspiring talent is searching for casting calls, looking for gigs, and trying to create additional self promotion. And even those who don’t seek celebrity status find alternative ways to participate, like voting for others. Look at the explosive amount of people who vote for their favorites on hit television shows like American Idol and Dancing With the Stars. And those are only just a couple popular shows where you viewers can vote. Growing communities of individuals who strive for fame, fortune, and participation have all come together, and I think a website like Taltopia makes it even more exciting for everyone.

You’re able to search Wikipedia article using several methods, one method being the use of questions. You can also produce varying search results using specific phrases along with your basic keywords. The search results are more enhanced than standard search results from Wikipedia, offering something a bit more unique. The results are almost condensed and formed in a way that can reduce the amount of time one spends searching through irrelevant information.

There has been a considerable amount of progress in the development of Powerset, and I’m looking forward to see how things continue to move along. I’m quite positive there are good things to come from Powerset, but of course all that remains to be seen.