I didn't realize how popular online video really was until I read today that Google was purchasing YouTube Inc. for $1.65 billion.

YouTube seems to be another one of those companies that was going to wind up facing battles over copyright infringement, but before long they will have agreements in place, similar to those that we saw with offerings like Napster and Rhapsody which allow you to stay legal by purchasing the music they offer.

I wasn't all that familiar with YouTube other than occasionally receiving links to content from friends, so I went and checked it out for myself.  Here is what I found out:

• Founded in 1995
• YouTube allows you to upload, tag, and share videos worldwide
• Browse others videos
• Create video groups with people who have similar interests
• Integrate videos on your own website
• Elect for videos to be public (share with everyone) or private (share with family or friends)

The service is also completely free.  Will Google find a way to make money with it?  We'll have to wait and see.

This October marks the fifth season (I believe) of my participation in a fantasy hockey league.

Ever since the return of hockey to Minnesota in 2000, I have become more of a hockey fan.  Growing up, I remember periodically watching the Minnesota North Stars, but that was nothing compared to what I remember since 2000.

So, a group of co-workers and friends have taken part in this fantasy hockey league for a number of years now.  While most of us no longer work with each other, we still come together during the fall and winter to participate in the league.

Now I know that we are only two games into the season, but I have to point out that the Goalieknockers (my team, of course), are in first place.  I know it may not last for long, but after last year's horribly unthinkable outing, I expected more from myself this year.

I'll keep you posted on my progress.  But for now, I have this to show for my efforts.

After a mere six years of dating, Terry and I were married on September 23.  This post is a bit late, but I wanted to be able to include at least one photo from the day.

I have to say that the day was pretty exciting, and to have all of our family and friends there to share it with us was a thrill.  There were lots of people that attended including old family and friends who we hadn't seen for several years.  It is truly amazing how many people you have in your life that would want to share the moment with you.

I have a great group of co-workers and friends (past and present), who all turned out and joined us for the dinner and dancing.  I'm sure the next morning brought many sore feet and backs.