Wayne and Taunna get a new addtion to their Family

15 04 2007

P4150012.JPG P4150016.JPG We caught up with Wayne and Taunna this afternoon so they could show us their latest family member. Newton. A papered 8 week old Pomeranian puppy they got today down near Olympia. So we meet at the Mandolin Cafe where already Tuanna is getting a little to Paris Hilton with her pup. Complete with the handbag carrier for him.



Apple announces Leopard delays due to the iPhone

12 04 2007

I want my iPhone and I want my Leopard. I wanted them at the same time. Oh well.
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Heat Vision and Jack

12 04 2007

OK, not sure how I ever missed this bit of internet culture. Seems that there was 1999 “failed” pilot for a TV shows featuring Black Jack as super smart (only when the sun is up) astronaut and his fused room mate /motorcycle Heat Vision.
Checkout the web page and the 30 minute clip.



XeroX getting all up in your Business

12 04 2007

Ever given false information when prompted for personal details by a website? Don’t worry, the US copying and computing company Xerox hopes to eliminate that kind of questioning because it believes it can get the information without even asking.

New Scientist Invention blog: All-knowing browser



Water Found in Extrasolar Planet’s Atmosphere

10 04 2007

The bad news is that Pepsi wants the bottling rights.

SPACE.com — Water Found in Extrasolar Planet’s Atmosphere



Please, just stop using WEP OK?

9 04 2007

Interesting article about the latest flaw found in WEP. Now you do not need that much time or brains to crack it. So if you are running a wireless network at home, beware.

The Final Final Nail in WEPs Coffin?



Get ready for the Violence of the Lambs

6 04 2007

Black Sheep PosterThat is the tag line for a new film from New Zealand titled “Black Sheep“. It is a comedy-horror about mutant killing sheep! The trailer is is here. I for one look forward to our mutant mutton overlords. Looks like the current US release date is June 22.

Visit Black Sheep Movie Web Site and trailer



What is Wrong with me?

4 04 2007

What is Wrong with me? Coming home today I rode to Kent. Had some extra time and to check out the stores in the Kent shopping mall next to the train station. There is a new See’s Candy store. So I bought some Easter candy. I must have been a sight in my riding clothes trying to hang onto a large See’s Candies bag while on my bike!



So this would be one of those time it would be OK to yell “Oh sh*t!”

4 04 2007

BEIJING Reuters - A Chinese woman survived a plunge from a sixth-floor balcony thanks to a convenient pile of excrement which broke her fall, local media said.

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Children of Men and Half-Life 2

3 04 2007

I was about half way through watching the Children of Men DVD when I realized why it was so familiar. It reminded me of Half-Life 2. Like the scene on the refugee bus and some of the shots of the totalitarian society. Then today I googled “Children of Men Half Life” and found I was not alone.

How was the movie? Meh - I give it 3 stars, but want to add a fourth for the whole Half-Life 2 thing.