ETR’s hockey team has made the playoffs!

We’re getting our blades sharpened and doing calisthenics at 6AM every morning in preparation of the big series. Come watch us skate and fight our way to victory (seats are cheap…very cheap and they allow beer in the stands). Check back often as we’ll post the playoff schedule soon. In the meantime, see our captain and some of his words of wisdom.

First!

In this picture, you can see 11 people photographing a football player who is, in turn, taking his own picture of them:

Only one sad fan is actually raising an index finger to show his support for the New York Giants.

Is taking a picture with your cell phone the equivalent of posting "First!" as a comment on a message board or blog? Just something you do to create a digital record that you were there?

Yet people are lining up to feel that sense of connection and interaction. Now matter how many filters you create to get rid of spam and other meaningless user comments, you can't stop people from trying to be a part of your community.

Especially if the parade or website provides them with a distraction from their job for an hour or two.