Super Bowl Ads Past and Present January 29, 2009

Super Bowl Sunday is no longer the debut for many commercials, since companies are now previewing their spots online.
SuperBowl-Ads.com
See many of this year’s commercials before their air in the Super Bowl, and take a walk down advertising’s memory lane with all the ads from the last ten years of the big game.
Blogs.NFL.com
The NFL has a [...]

Getting Organized for Tax Season January 27, 2009

I don’t even have a specific place to keep receipts for tax purposes. They wind up in drawers, on tabletops, in pockets and in the lint trap on my clothes dryer. This first site promises to put an end to that for good.
Shoeboxed.com
When you sign up for an account, Shoeboxed sends you prepaid [...]

Finding Volunteer Opportunities January 25, 2009

With President Obama calling on Americans to help improve their own communities, here are some websites helping you find volunteer opportunities that fit your skills and schedule.
VolunteerMatch.org
This site will help you find organizations near you that could use your help. Plug in your zip code and, optionally, a keyword describing [...]

Ready for the Plunge January 22, 2009

It looks like a frigid weekend is ahead for the Polar Bear Plunge. Here are some sites to help you enjoy the big event even if you have no intention of getting cold or wet.
PlungeMD.com
It’s the official website and your opportunity to pledge your support to a plunger by donating to Special Olympics Maryland. [...]

Bird’s Eye View of the Inauguration January 21, 2009

Scroll down for the links I mentioned on the air this morning. But here’s an interesting photo: the first satellite image of the National Mall just before the swearing in.
It was supposedly taken around 11:30, but it strangely doesn’t look nearly as full as it did in the TV images from ground [...]

Cutest Pet Contest January 20, 2009

Animigo.com
This site runs a weekly “cutest pet” contest with a few hundred dollars in prizes each week. You can connect with other pet lovers and vote on who has each week’s top dog or cat.
WBALTV.com/pets
We’ve got a pretty good pet site of our own at WBALTV.com. Send in photos [...]

Headed Home January 20, 2009

A surprisingly empty Metro car on the trip back to Baltimore. From my perspective, the huge crowds could not have been handled much better.

Big Button January 20, 2009

Martha McDermott, whose family is from Baltimore, waits for the parade with friends Alex Ashbrook amd her son Ethan. Ethan found one of the biggest buttons I saw all day.

Where’s Joe? January 20, 2009

Vice President Biden walked by without me even noticing until he was past. But I did catch the caravan of huge SUV’s crammed, I assume, with communications gear, weapons and Secret Service agents.

Right in Front of Us January 20, 2009

The president and first lady hopped out of the limo right in front of us. Not sure how well it shows up here.