NASA retirees search for original Apollo 11 footage. It’s missing. Also: the image we’ve all seen was second-quality copy—they pointed a TV camera at a monitor of high-quality feed from the moon. And, there’s only one machine in the world that can play the tapes. (RealPlayer req’d.)
I posted the X entry of the Alphabet Project this morning, after an absence of updates last week. Let’s hope the stirring, motivational words of Deng Xiaoping will lead me to fully engage in the movement to increase production and to practice economy to set off a new upsurge in industrial production.
We’re taking our monthly vacation in little trips this weekend because we’re responsible for puppy-sitting. Today’s destination is Longwood Gardens, where it will be hot in the sun but pretty to look at. Meanwhile, my business server is down again, so if you need to reach me, call my cell or email the idiot account.
787 Cliparts, in a loop. This reminds me of a Cult of Bob video I saw 15 years ago as the visual backdrop to an All Mighty Senators show. Far out, man. (via)
787 Cliparts, in a loop. This reminds me of a Cult of Bob video I saw 15 years ago as the visual backdrop to an All Mighty Senators show. Far out, man. (via)
The aforementioned check has arrived. Which means I have a bank run to make this morning, as well as some light grocery shopping. Thank Jeebus.
Hey, this is cool. Skype Beta for OSX, finally. Talk to your family and friends for free over the internets. Almost makes the Cisco IP phone here on my desk obsolete.
Hey, this is cool. Skype Beta for OSX, finally. Talk to your family and friends for free over the internets. Almost makes the Cisco IP phone here on my desk obsolete.
Why is it that all the motorcycles sold on Craigslist in this area are crotch-rocket ego bikes worth more than my Jeep? All I want is a decent, running Honda CB350, or even a mid-70′s R60. Sheesh.
If I ever get paid, and actually have money in the bank (gasp), this is a partial list of Stuff I’d Like To Buy:
Supposedly, there’s a FedEx package on its way with my name on it. If it ever does arrive, I’ll be able to pay 1/2 my upcoming tax bill, the August mortgage, and at least some of my outstanding bills.
This little gizmo is a Firewire-based bootable flash drive which runs TechTool Pro. Genius.
I got a link to How to Ruin a Web Design from a client late this afternoon, and it made me guffaw, especially since they name-checked a similar article that our friend Shelly sent us this morning.
I got an email yesterday afternoon with a signed proposal, something that will make the next couple of months very busy, and hopefully profitable as well. I can’t stress how much of a good a thing this is, considering the (in)frequency of checks coming in the door lately.
We seem to be fighting the familiar first-year battle of balancing our incoming and outgoing cash flow, something that leaves us both exhilarated and terrified at the same time. I think I could speak for the both of us when I say that we’re probably busier now than we ever were at 9-5 jobs, with the added roles of bookkeeper, project manager, systems administrator, and salesperson. However, having my best friend work over my right shoulder is a lifesaver—we each provide the other a welcome mix of business advice, sanity check, and aesthetic criticism at those points when judgement is impaired by stress, fatigue, or creative block.
At this particular moment in time, I’ll say that it’s been a great experience. I’ll also admit that I’ve got less in my savings account than I’ve had in ten years, I’m living week to week, and sometimes it takes me several hours to fall asleep at night on account of the worrying. However, I’ve got several long-term projects lined up that I’m excited about, a developing portfolio just about ready to promote, and the freedom to take in a half-price matinee on a Tuesday afternoon with my wife (not that we’ve taken advantage of that yet.)
Here’s a pretty good explanation of the difference between watts, amps, and ohms. (I wanted to see how much less energy LCD panels consumed vs. CRT monitors. It led me here.)
A Federal judge threw out the MD. Wal-Mart bill. I wonder who got paid off for this one?
A Federal judge threw out the MD. Wal-Mart bill. I wonder who got paid off for this one?
How to do Polaroid transfers, for anyone who’s still got one in the closet (and $10 for a pack of film.) (via)
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