Monday, June 09, 2008
On Vacation
I know it may be hard for you regulars to notice, but the Mrs. and I took the Li'l CrumbSnatcher on a vacation to Orange Beach. Let's just say that she wasn't thrilled with her first experience with the Gulf. Apparently being knee-deep in clear saltwater can only end in tears at this stage.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
FTW!
I would be remiss if I didn't link this story from Nightline on Friday night. Seriously, a story about Oreos' dominance in the world? How could I pass THAT up?
Watch American Oreo v. British Biscuit.
Watch American Oreo v. British Biscuit.
Fast Talkin'
Higher gas prices are driving up the demand for more fuel efficient cars. We went to a dealer auction to find the scoop.
I would have liked about 15-30 more minutes to edit this one. I did it in about an hour but left out a sequence of shots on the second auctioneer nat break, due to time constraints. I really only needed a couple more minutes to put that sequence in, but the producer had the float button half-pressed.
Watch Fast Talkin'.
I would have liked about 15-30 more minutes to edit this one. I did it in about an hour but left out a sequence of shots on the second auctioneer nat break, due to time constraints. I really only needed a couple more minutes to put that sequence in, but the producer had the float button half-pressed.
Watch Fast Talkin'.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
100 Posts!
I finally made it! Since this is a milestone event, let me dedicate it to the Mother's. I was a little busy on Sunday to make a post, so here it is.
Thanks, Mom, helping make me the man I am today. I would also like to thank my wife for being a great Mom. Grandmothers are included here as well, either newly minted or well worn.
At this point the Li'l Crumbsnatcher would like to add her thoughts.
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I think that says it all.
Thanks, Mom, helping make me the man I am today. I would also like to thank my wife for being a great Mom. Grandmothers are included here as well, either newly minted or well worn.
At this point the Li'l Crumbsnatcher would like to add her thoughts.
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I think that says it all.
Monday, May 05, 2008
Recent Stories
It's been a while since I posted any of my stories, so here are a couple from last week that shined up nicely.
First up is a great guy who's doing his duty for his country. One day he's molding our country's future leaders, and the next he's off defending our way of life.
Port Allen Principal
Next is a story about a woman who's waterfront wonderland is in danger of washing away.
Pierre Part Flooding
First up is a great guy who's doing his duty for his country. One day he's molding our country's future leaders, and the next he's off defending our way of life.
Port Allen Principal
Next is a story about a woman who's waterfront wonderland is in danger of washing away.
Pierre Part Flooding
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Spice of Life
This is too freaky. After covering a committee meeting the other day, I've been thinking about Dune a lot. They mentioned a cocktail called Sazerac, which caused me to think of the Kwisatz Haderach. After that, I've been getting flashes of the movie, which is my only exposure to the story.
Two days ago I read an article on Gamers With Jobs called 'Geekshy.' This comment came as a surprise.
Then I read a post today at Little Lost Robot and the title is a Dune reference.
Coincidence?
Probably...or someone is trying to tell me that I need to read those books.
Two days ago I read an article on Gamers With Jobs called 'Geekshy.' This comment came as a surprise.
Then I read a post today at Little Lost Robot and the title is a Dune reference.
Coincidence?
Probably...or someone is trying to tell me that I need to read those books.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Black 'Box
After faithful years of service, a mighty warrior has fallen.
In the early years of the 21st century, Microsoft made a bid for a share of the console video game market. The hardware of the day was mostly compact and unobtrusive. MS decided that they wanted to be seen, and brought to market a ginormous black box with massive controllers, all decorated with a large green jewel in the center that did nothing. It was so big that the manual warned that it could kill a child if it fell on them.
Naturally I wanted one.
Mine came to me from my wife-to-be, cementing her status a best girlfriend ever. A green glow shone over my carpet from the ring of light as I drove the streets of Project Gotham Racing and battled the Covenant as Master Chief John 117 in Halo.
Alas, the hours spent together grew shorter as more responsibilites weighed me down. One night in February, looking forward to staying up late, I pushed the power button to fire up the 'Box, but only found a splash screen.
The green glow had been replaced by an angry blinking red, and the welcome screen for the game to be played was gone. In it's place was a multi-lingual message to call Xbox Support and an error code.
Six years from it's build date, nearly to the day, my Xbox suffered a hard drive failure, making it a noisy, oversized paperweight. I couldn't believe it. All the hours I'd put into the current game were now lost, along with all the others I'd played and saved along the way. I had games on the shelf that I hadn't opened yet. The hard drive? Seriously? I've got a desktop that's over a decade old and it's hard drive is still spinning. The kicker? It will cost more to ship and fix than it would cost to purchase another.
So I got an Xbox 360.
In the early years of the 21st century, Microsoft made a bid for a share of the console video game market. The hardware of the day was mostly compact and unobtrusive. MS decided that they wanted to be seen, and brought to market a ginormous black box with massive controllers, all decorated with a large green jewel in the center that did nothing. It was so big that the manual warned that it could kill a child if it fell on them.
Naturally I wanted one.
Mine came to me from my wife-to-be, cementing her status a best girlfriend ever. A green glow shone over my carpet from the ring of light as I drove the streets of Project Gotham Racing and battled the Covenant as Master Chief John 117 in Halo.
Alas, the hours spent together grew shorter as more responsibilites weighed me down. One night in February, looking forward to staying up late, I pushed the power button to fire up the 'Box, but only found a splash screen.
The green glow had been replaced by an angry blinking red, and the welcome screen for the game to be played was gone. In it's place was a multi-lingual message to call Xbox Support and an error code.
Six years from it's build date, nearly to the day, my Xbox suffered a hard drive failure, making it a noisy, oversized paperweight. I couldn't believe it. All the hours I'd put into the current game were now lost, along with all the others I'd played and saved along the way. I had games on the shelf that I hadn't opened yet. The hard drive? Seriously? I've got a desktop that's over a decade old and it's hard drive is still spinning. The kicker? It will cost more to ship and fix than it would cost to purchase another.
So I got an Xbox 360.
CrumbSnatcher Christmas
It's our first Christmas together, and the first trip to see the big man is a resounding success.
Early Saturday morning, someday between turkey and presents...
After getting up, getting dressed, and getting her fed, we all head to the mall to snatch a snap with Santa. We find the early risers have already risen to block our way.
Undeterred by the crowd, I settle into a long wait. Li'l CS is quite well behaved, but isn't too sure about the elf running around...I'm not either.
Forty-five minutes later we get to the first helper, who provides a wishlist. Mmmmm, tasty.
She then got to mail the remains directly to the North Pole via the magical mailbox. See the snow?
Santa looked great. Some might even say Santastic, but those would be the people who came up with that marketing scheme.
The CrumbSnatcher quickly claimed him for her own, and got everything she asked for and more.
Early Saturday morning, someday between turkey and presents...
After getting up, getting dressed, and getting her fed, we all head to the mall to snatch a snap with Santa. We find the early risers have already risen to block our way.
Undeterred by the crowd, I settle into a long wait. Li'l CS is quite well behaved, but isn't too sure about the elf running around...I'm not either.
Forty-five minutes later we get to the first helper, who provides a wishlist. Mmmmm, tasty.
She then got to mail the remains directly to the North Pole via the magical mailbox. See the snow?
Santa looked great. Some might even say Santastic, but those would be the people who came up with that marketing scheme.
The CrumbSnatcher quickly claimed him for her own, and got everything she asked for and more.
Monday, March 03, 2008
Healthy Blogging
So it turns out that I'm neglecting my health when I don't blog. I know that I'm also neglecting you, dear readers. Work and the little one have been keeping me quite busy, but I've got a few seconds to spare with you, so I'll give you this link.
Blogging is Healthy.
Not much there that bloggers haven't already figured out about the benefits of blogging, but a quick and interesting read, nonetheless.
Blogging is Healthy.
Not much there that bloggers haven't already figured out about the benefits of blogging, but a quick and interesting read, nonetheless.
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