I’m no movie critic, but Lord of The Rings: Fellowship of the Ring is easily the best movie I’ve seen this year, or in quite some time. It’s blend of memorable human and digital characters, and the marriage of spectacular real scenery and CG backgrounds is almost seamless. What caught me most were the eyes of some of the characters, even those of seemingly insignificant extras. Three hours have never passed so quickly.
Police warned on plate covers .
Police warned on plate covers. Apparently there are license plate covers that make it difficult for the new traffic cameras to catch violators. “John Pinero, president of Performance Auto Care Center, which sells the majority of the plate covers on Oahu, says the Eliminator does work, though it is ‘not 100 percent.’ Since Pinero began selling the plate covers on Dec. 10, he said several police officers have come in and at times bought ’20 to 30′ covers each.” Hmmm.
Hawai’i GOP lawmakers may move to block traffic cameras. I’m a bit tossed on this issue.
Hawai’i GOP lawmakers may move to block traffic cameras. I’m a bit tossed on this issue. I’m an ex-police officer, and know firsthand how difficult it is to nab violators who only obey traffic laws when they see a patrol car around. On the other hand, it really bothers me that this system is set up to assume guilt before innocence, and without identifying the perpetrator. If your car was speeding or ran a red light you are guilty, and the only way to get out of it is to identify the person who was driving the car (spouse, kid,…
Here’s some macro processing within a page; it uses xml.rss.readService to grab and story an RSS feed, and xml.rss.renderWithTemplate to render.
Here’s some macro processing within a page; it uses xml.rss.readService to grab and story an RSS feed, and xml.rss.renderWithTemplate to render. Still working on it, but when it’s clean I’ll post the macro.
Robert asks “How does one measure speed? Is measured by clock speed? Could it be that one’s perspective of speed is relative?” Of course my comments were based on my perception.
Robert asks “How does one measure speed? Is measured by clock speed? Could it be that one’s perspective of speed is relative?” Of course my comments were based on my perception. The only thing I really have to meaure against is the machines I have. When I switch from OS 9.2 to OS X on the same 733 Mhz G4, bootup and application launches both seem considerably slower to me. Can’t quantify it. Most of what I do is web based, Frontier website management, email, etc. No heavy graphics, page layout or anything. Of course, I should add that I’ve…
Testing some macros… Hmm.
Testing some macros… Hmm. RU does not process Manila macros that are embedded in the RSS feed. I wonder if there is a way to strip them out. I’d rather not have them anyway. (see the NahanaheNet RSS Box for some imageRef macros)
Robert asks “Are you dis-enchanted with your current OS?” Not to me specifically, but in general.
Robert asks “Are you dis-enchanted with your current OS?” Not to me specifically, but in general. I’ve been using Macs since OS 4.something. Not disenchated, but perhaps bored. I’d love to run OS X, except: On my 733Mhz G4 OS X feels like OS 7 did on my Mac Plus. SLOOOOWWW. The Hawaiian keyboard that I created in 1991 and has worked for every OS since them no longer works. OS X does not support user installable keyboards. I did have a nice long phone conference with the International and Text teams last week and they’ve promised me: A Hawaiian…
It wasn’t until I enrolled in our college’s Masters in Hawaiian Language and Literature program that I developed an interest in my Irish roots.
It wasn’t until I enrolled in our college’s Masters in Hawaiian Language and Literature program that I developed an interest in my Irish roots. Go figure. My wife and I are planning a trip next summer to Ireland, and enroll in some intensive Irish Gaelic classes at Oideas Gael in County Donegal.
Recipe for Christmas Cheer. I have no idea who the author is.
Recipe for Christmas Cheer. I have no idea who the author is.
Best CD I Ever Bought? If it’s not it’s certainly in the Top 3.
Best CD I Ever Bought? If it’s not it’s certainly in the Top 3. Great Big Sea’s Road Rage. I can’t remember the last time a CD has lasted this long in my CD changer or my car. Even the wife and kids don’t get tired of it.