My life stream of online content. Find me online at:DavidErickson.com Twin Cities Minnesota Blog Audiolicious.tv Videolicious.tv Minnesota Vikings Chat Internet Marketing Blog Twitter LinkedIn Facebook del.icio.us Digg Flickr YouTube Hype Machine Tumblr (3.0; @daviderickson)http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c28af75765e667641243922484056f32/tumblr_mli9ixOSEt1qz62pco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Mid April in Minnesota.</p>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/48355595592http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/48355595592Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:59:20 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c262ee0bd3f89e64993a56e00765b650/tumblr_ml5izgQl5C1rw6m9do1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://punchpizza.tumblr.com/post/47789473134/on-tap-at-punch-eden-prairie-get-a-free-pint">punchpizza</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>On tap at Punch Eden Prairie.  Get a FREE pint with pizza purchase.  Free beverage deal ends today (4/12/13)!</p> </blockquote> <p>Gotta try.</p>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/48126107024http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/48126107024Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:10:00 -0500beercraft beer<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/204b65b448f6f905ca08db64774a5abf/tumblr_ml1vam8wy21qz62pco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The <a href="http://www.vrou.com/index_files/image002.jpg" title="Vrou">Vrou</a> family</p>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/47630247438http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/47630247438Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:30:21 -0500Vrou<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/55ed41a02632276f6220b143217ea08a/tumblr_ml0peuuond1r5yoejo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://mn70s.tumblr.com/post/47590074009/birds-eye-view-of-the-foshay-tower-minneapolis">mn70s</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong><em>Birds-eye View of the Foshay Tower, Minneapolis, 1973 (by Peter Stratmoen)</em></strong></p> <p>The Foshay had reigned as Minneapolis’s tallest building for more than four decades by the time the new IDS Center went up in the early 1970s. From this vantage, near the top of the IDS, the Foshay suddenly looked almost puny.</p> <p>Photo via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=547400335280146&set=pb.119633278056856.-2207520000.1365558982&type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-prn1%2F894692_547400335280146_214399868_o.jpg&smallsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-snc7%2F575880_547400335280146_214399868_n.jpg&size=1639%2C2048">Old Minneapolis</a></p> </blockquote>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/47630133201http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/47630133201Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:28:15 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/36c90cf0de7111cb61e8c1d841add3a2/tumblr_ml1go6dSLa1qzw64ho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://stuffaboutminneapolis.tumblr.com/post/47615727368/a-weather-map-that-sums-it-all-up-a-powerful">stuffaboutminneapolis</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>A weather map that sums it all up</strong></p> <p><em>A powerful storm system is poised to bring twin rounds of wintry precipitation to the Twin Cities and surrounding region through Thursday, April 11.</em></p> <p><em>According to the National Weather Service forecast:</em></p> <p><em>The first round of precipitation will arrive late Tuesday in the form of a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain and sleet across most of southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. More snow is possible across central Minnesota. However, snow totals will be light through the first half of Wednesday. </em></p> <p><em>A second much more significant round of winter weather is expected late Wednesday afternoon into Thursday afternoon.</em></p> <p><em>Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts approaching 14 or 15 inches are expected in a band centered along a line from Redwood Falls to the Twin Cities to Ladysmith, Wis.</em></p> <p><br/> Weather info via <a href="http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_22978746/twin-cities-weather-snow-expected-midweek/">TwinCities.com</a>, image via <a href="https://twitter.com/dbrauer/status/321953294803169281/">David Brauer</a></p> </blockquote>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/47630113587http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/47630113587Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:27:54 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/07tEJWUdc6Q?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07tEJWUdc6Q" title="Top Wide Receivers In The 2013 NFL Draft"><strong>Top Wide Receivers In The 2013 NFL Draft</strong></a></p> <p>In episode 4 of the Minnesota Vikings Chat podcast, we look at some of the top wide receivers available in the 2013 NFL Draft that might wind up as Vikings: <a href="http://minnesotavikingschat.com/2013/04/05/tavon-austin-profiles-highlights-video/3371" title="Tavon Austin Profiles and Highlights"><strong>Tavon Austin</strong></a>, <a href="http://minnesotavikingschat.com/2013/04/05/cordarrelle-patterson-profiles-highlights-video/3373" title="Cordarrelle Patterson Profiles and Highlights"><strong>Cordarrelle Patterson</strong></a>, <a href="http://minnesotavikingschat.com/2013/04/05/deandre-hopkins-profiles-highlights-video/3378" title="DeAndre Hopkins Profiles and Highlights"><strong>DeAndre Hopkins</strong></a>, <a href="http://minnesotavikingschat.com/2013/04/05/keenan-allen-profiles-highlights-video/3381" title="Keenan Allen Profiles and Highlights"><strong>Keenan Allen</strong></a>, and <a href="http://minnesotavikingschat.com/2013/04/05/quinton-patton-profiles-highlights-video/3383" title="Quinton Patton Profiles and Highlights"><strong>Quinton Patton</strong></a>.<strong> <br/></strong></p>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/47627517981http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/47627517981Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:39:00 -0500NFLNFL DraftMinnesota VikingsMinnesota Vikings ChatMinnesota Vikings Chat PodcastMinnesota Vikings PodcastVikings PodcastWide ReceiversTavon AustinCordarrelle PattersonDeAndre HopkinsKeenan AllenQuinton PattonVideoPodcastVideo PodcastFootballSports<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/149dfd530ff31c3d020d86b7c815b209/tumblr_mkr9q91oFY1qz62pco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><blockquote><p><a href="http://flip.it/3ymLJ">Timeline Photos | Facebook</a><br/><a href="http://flip.it/3ymLJ">facebook.com</a></p> </blockquote>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/47148151741http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/47148151741Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:08:32 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4ffba699ef2bd269e0165e33401f0437/tumblr_mkpcurrflV1rz5a5po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://hoppenstance.com/post/47059629644/surly-debuts-its-new-west-coast-ipa-overrated-at">hoppenstance</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Surly debuts its new West Coast IPA, Overrated, at The Depot Tavern / First Avenue on April 6, 2013.</p> <p><a href="http://first-avenue.com/event/2013/04/4onthefloor">Event info</a></p> </blockquote> <p>!!!</p>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/47117025380http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/47117025380Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:09:21 -0500SurlyCraftBeer<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Knv3y2mMy5A?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knv3y2mMy5A" title="Why Green Bay Packers Fans Are So Obnoxious"><strong>Why Green Bay Packers Fans Are So Obnoxious</strong> </a></p> <p>During the third episode of the <a href="http://MinnesotaVikingsChat.com/" title="Minnesota Vikings Blog"><strong>Minnesota Vikings Chat</strong></a> podcast, David, Adrian and Rick discuss the importance of a quarterback and receiver getting on the same page, we discuss former Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin’s contention that the read-option offense is the “flavor of the month,” we debate the degree to which an openly gay player would be accepted in the NFL and we count the many, many ways in which Green Bay Packers fans are obnoxious.</p>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/47031215017http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/47031215017Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:53:14 -0500VikingsMinnesota VikingsMinnesota Vikings ChatMinnesota Vikings PodcastGreen Bay PackersGreen Bay Packers FansChristian PonderNFLFootballpodcastSportsGreg JenningsJarius WrightMike TomlinRead Option OffenseGay MarriageGay Football Players<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7dab561885124dfc74a33e376cbac501/tumblr_mke4alpjkU1qz62pco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><h1 class="entry-title"><a href="http://minnesotavikingschat.com/2013/03/28/vikings-officially-announce-new-uniforms-for-2013-pic/3349" title="New Vikings Uniforms">New Vikings Uniforms For 2013</a> [PIC]</h1></p>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/46535469698http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/46535469698Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:42:20 -0500New Vikings UniformsNew Minnesota Vikings UniformsNew Vikings JerseysNew Minnesota Vikings JerseysPhotoMinnesota Vikings<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sVZa_YhLP8Y?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://youtu.be/sVZa_YhLP8Y" title="New Minnesota Vikings Uniforms, The Helmet Rule & Brian Urlacher"><strong>New Minnesota Vikings Uniforms, The Helmet Rule & Brian Urlacher</strong></a> - Minnesota Vikings Chat podcast, episode 2</p>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/46360212087http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/46360212087Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:37:27 -0500Minnesota VikingsMinnesota Vikings ChatMinnesota Vikings Chat PodcastMinnesota Vikings PodcastVikings PodcastVideo<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a3841fab4cf0b84647f363b4fa049494/tumblr_mjxc2fE0wx1qz62pco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Me as a cartoon character, using the Repix photo app.</p>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45775310626http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45775310626Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:11:02 -0500repixguitarFenderComic BookPhoto<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OVGqx4E9naE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://stuffaboutminneapolis.tumblr.com/post/45547365147/minnesota-twins-prospects-learn-english-by-singing">stuffaboutminneapolis</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Minnesota Twins Prospects Learn English by Singing Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey</strong> via <a href="http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_22807939/minnesota-twins-prospects-dont-speak-english-well-help/">TwinCities.Com</a></p> </blockquote> <p>Absolutely awesome!</p>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45696996447http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45696996447Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:58:44 -0500Minnesota TwinsSportsBaseballEnglishLanguageSingingMajor League BaseballJourneyFunny<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WWhN9v6pgwM?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1aiAyT2BoGchFJKP1QO87b-_x1AMXTF6" title="Minnesota Vikings Chat Podcast"><strong>Minnesota Vikings Chat Podcast</strong></a></p> <p><span class="vm-video-title-container yt-uix-tooltip" id="checkbox_WWhN9v6pgwM" title="Vikings Trade Percy Harvin; Sign Greg Jennings, Matt Cassel; Re-Sign Phil Loadholt, Jerome Felton" data-tooltip-hide-timer="2">Vikings Trade Percy Harvin; Sign Greg Jennings and Matt Cassel and Re-Sign Phil Loadholt and Jerome Felton.</span></p>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45696262657http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45696262657Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:50:06 -0500Minnesota VikingsMinnesota Vikings PodcastMinnesota Vikings ChatMinnesota Vikings Chat PodcastPercy HarvinPercy Harvin TradeGreg JenningsMatt CasselPhil LoadholtJerome FeltonVikingsPodcastVideo<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9523be9a7725c151d0752554acac7b58/tumblr_mjvbtytO4K1qzsuffo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><blockquote> <p><em>Leeloo Dallas mul-ti-pass.</em></p> </blockquote> <p>I lost count on how many times I’ve seen this movie but it sits on my DVR as we speak, so I suppose I could wipe the slate clean and start counting anew.</p>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45693927728http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45693927728Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:22:17 -0500Movies<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7a64e29ec2368426ac93ed538854acdf/tumblr_mju4f2EXqJ1qz62pco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Great double red ale from a St. Louis Park’s Steel Toe Brewing.</p>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45643390776http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45643390776Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:33:01 -0500BeerDouble Red AleAlePhotoSt. Louis ParkMinnesotaBreweryCraft Beer<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6190c37fda80cea7d943a3afa6ec6a9d/tumblr_mjntjslHsT1qm4we9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://t.bigboxcar.com/post/45364462222/nbcnews-what-a-difference-8-years-makes-st" class="tumblr_blog">bigboxcar</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://nbcnews.tumblr.com/post/45350724876">nbcnews</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>What a difference 8 years makes. St. Peter’s Square in 2005 vs. 2013. #NBCPope</p> </blockquote> <p>Indeed. Great illustration of how certain technologies have become ubiquitous. Also, great illustration of why the news industry has declined — we still need you, but we don’t need you as much for certain things.</p></blockquote>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45642689151http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45642689151Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:24:39 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c8679281d7e5527a4b90a9bc7196adde/tumblr_mjo6fphL5Q1qjq5r9o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://good.tumblr.com/post/45368334048/in-1988-the-la-times-magazine-pub-lished-a" class="tumblr_blog">good</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p class="p1"><strong><a href="http://documents.latimes.com/la-2013/">In 1988, the LA Times Magazine pub­lished a 25-year look ahead to 2013<br/></a></strong><em>- <a href="http://www.good.is/members/reneerenay">Renee Solorzano</a><span> posted in </span><a href="http://www.good.is/los-angeles">Los Angeles</a><span>, </span><a href="http://www.good.is/technology">Technology</a><span> and </span><a href="http://www.good.is/future">Future</a></em></p> <p class="p1"><span>See what’s accurate and what’s far off.</span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1"><a href="http://documents.latimes.com/la-2013/">Continue to latimes.com</a></span></p> <p></p></blockquote> <p>Love looking back to see how people imagined the future!</p>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45642653136http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45642653136Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:24:13 -0500<p>The once was a beer from Nantuckett,<br/> That forced me to piss in a bucket,<br/> It had a lovely taste<br/> That put a smile on my face<br/> But in the end I said, aw fuck it.</p>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45642326146http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45642326146Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:20:17 -0500BeerLimerickNantucketPoem<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/37de34789f128f58d0b2de6e5db60322/tumblr_mju3oah4mP1qz62pco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cherry is one of my favorite flavors so this beer was a delight. Tasted more like a soft drink than a beer,</p>http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45642055915http://daviderickson.tumblr.com/post/45642055915Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:16:58 -0500BeerCherriesPhoto