October 27, 2003
Microsoft unwraps 'Longhorn' operating system
Microsoft unwraps 'Longhorn' operating system. Big news from CNN Money, today.
Here is the lead in to the story.
Microsoft Corp. Monday gave its most detailed look yet at the next version of Windows, code-named "Longhorn," which promises new methods of storing files, tighter links to the Internet, greater security, and fewer annoying reboots.
Here is the real meat and potatoes of "Longhorn"
The company also talked about the four key "buckets" it sees comprising Longhorn: fundamentals like security and scalability; new presentation technology that includes a rebuilding of Windows' graphics system; a new file storage system called WinFS that makes heavy use of XML, or extensible markup language, data; and new Web services and communications technology.
Well...
Source: CNN Money
October 25, 2003
Installing Gallery at Dreamhost
While attempting to install the PHP application, Gallery, a full featured open-source photo album, I ran into several issues with my hosting company, Dreamhost.
Searching around the web for support, I was blessed enough to run into the notes of a Gallery on Dreamhost, forerunner, who not only installed the app, but gave excellent step-by-step notes for others to follow. [Installing Gallery at DreamHost] is a must read for those interested in, well, installing Gallery at Dreamhost.
October 24, 2003
On This Day in History
While looking for some "on this day" stuff to add to Madison's non-existent baby book, I stumbled across a couple of pretty good sites, one is the dMarie Time Capsule, the second is the History Channel's This Day in History. The combined information from these resources results in a treasure trove of "on this day" trivia.
October 21, 2003
Introducting Madison Elise Valley, our new baby
Madison was born on October 20, 2003 @ 7:43 AM CST to Anthony and Montina Valley.
Statistics:
Female
8 pounds 8.7 ounces
20 inches long
Click on a picture to see the larger image.
Madison in surgery room with her nurse, Kim
Madison in baby warmer
After wetting on daddy, Madison in baby warmer in a diaper
October 16, 2003
Star Wars Episode III - Final Fight Sequence Info
Richard C. Wilson, Jr's Episode III update by way of www.darkhorizons.com
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Star Wars: Episode III: LatinoReview talked with Hayden Christensen for his upcoming film "Shattered Glass" and he commented on the final prequel which he wrapped filming the other month - "It still has to reach out to a specific audience, but it will be substantially darker than the previous films. I will say, on the record, the final fight sequence in this film will, in my opinion, and not having seen any of it cut together, should surpass any fight sequence that has been put on film so far. It’s the longest, I can’t give you specifics, but it is quite the bad-assed fight scene. Nick Gilliard has done an amazing job instilling an arc of story in the fight. It justifies, because you know Anakin and Obi-Wan have it out, but Anakin is the chosen one-he is supposed to be the best. But he comes out on the shorter end of the stick in the fight. It justifies it really nicely as the fight progresses". Thanks to 'Kellvin'.
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October 09, 2003
Buyer Beware : Yet another fake PayPal site
Today a received another fake PayPal site email. This one tries to get your credit card information and all of the bells and whistles that come with it.
For your enjoyment, I have included the text of said email. For your protection, I have already forwarded this information over to PayPal's Customer Service team that researches these fake sites.
This link will probably be dead soon, but anyway, here is the message.
Here is the URL for the "click here" link:
http://www.paypal.com@218.38.212.194/pp/processing.htm
It's a pretty good fake.
Please verify your information today! Dear Paypal Member.Your account has been randomly flagged in our system as a part of our routine security measures.
This is a must to ensure that only you have access and use of your paypal account and to ensure a safe Paypal experience.
We require all flagged accounts to verify their information on file with us.
To verify your information, click here and enter the details requested.
After you verify your information, your account shall be returned to good standing and you will continue to have full use of your account.Thank you for using PayPal!
October 08, 2003
NAOBI 2003 Conference Photo Gallery
I have been tweaking this photo gallery for a couple of days and I have now released it to the public. It's for the National Association of Black Interpreters from their 2003 Conference in Philadelphia, PA.
October 06, 2003
Adding a DHTML Degradable Tabbed Panel
Looking for a way to add DHTML Tabs to your page, while not isolating any of the major browsers?
While looking to make some changes to an internal site at the office, we decided that a tabbed panel was the best navigational approach to displaying this content.
Macromedia Flash has components that will simplify this process, but we did not want to take the plugin route to this page.
After doing a little search on Google, this tabbed system came to the light (DHTML Kitchen: Tabs.) I'm smelling what they are cooking...
!Hero - The Rock Opera opening soon...
Doesn't look like !Hero is coming to my town, yet, but I will keep checking...
!Hero The Rock Opera tours the United States in November. The production features several popular contemporary Christian recording artists, including Michael Tait of dc Talk portraying Christ, Rebecca St. James as Mary Magdalene, and Mark Stuart of Audio Adrenaline as Petrov, the modern-day version of Peter.
October 05, 2003
Comcast raises broadband speed bar
Yeah. One day I will have more even more bandwidth. That's cool because DSL did NOT work for me. My cable modem rocks!
Still surfing c|net and this article caught my eye: Comcast raises broadband speed bar.
Comcast is doubling the transfer speed of its broadband service, another move in the cable industry's campaign to fend off phone companies in the hunt for high-speed Internet customers.The Philadelphia-based cable company said on Thursday it will boost its maximum download speed of its Comcast Online service from 1.5 megabits per second (mbps) to 3mbps, at no additional charge to customers. It said it will introduce the increases in 14 U.S. markets at first, but added that the "majority" of its broadband subscribers nationwide will be upgraded by the end of the year.
VeriSign calls halt to .com detours
Finally!
Somebody at VeriSign had a wake up call and they decided to stop doing that redirect thing.
VeriSign, the administrator of the .com and .net domains, made plans to shut down its new Site Finder service Friday, after the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ordered the company to undo controversial changes.
Suicide at internet rock concert postponed
I saw this on the net today...Suicide at internet rock concert postponed.
Left me just a little stunned...
Is there not a better way to protest? I have never heard of the band "Hell on Earth"
Note to self
I need to return to updating this blog as soon as possible. I have some stuff to add, but I have not added it yet.
Most of it will be flashbacks to things that have already happened.
See ya soon...
October 03, 2003
Lord of the Rings Movie Marathon
Another Richard C. Wilson, Jr. update. This time about the Lord of the Rings Trilogy Screenings being hosted across the country to commemorate the release of Lord of the Rings : Return of the King.
To find out if the marathon is happening in your neck of the woods, go to the Official LOTR site.
This information comes from a press release from our local movie megaplex, the Rave.
LORD OF THE RINGS SPECIAL SHOWING INFORMATION DALLAS, TEXAS - Rave Motion Pictures is proud to announce that three of its theaters will play the special extended editions of THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING and THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS. This will be the big screen debut for both versions.In addition, a trilogy ticket will be available for Tuesday, Dec. 16 for patrons to see both extended editions and an advance showing of the epic’s conclusion THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
THE RETURN OF THE KING will open nationwide Dec. 17 at 12:01 a.m.
Only 100 theaters in the U.S. will host the unique showings. The following RMP theaters were selected:
Pensacola 18 – Pensacola, Fla.
Jefferson Pointe 18 – Fort Wayne, Ind.
Colonel Glenn 18 – Little Rock, Ark.TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE THURSDAY, OCT. 9 AT THE BOX OFFICE AND ONLINE AT 12 P.M. CST.
The following is a generalized schedule, as exact show times are pending:
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
Dates: December 5-11
Running Time: 3 hours 29 minutes
Price: Regular admission applies (check your local box office)THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS
Dates: December 12-15
Running Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Price: Regular admission applies (check your local box office)TRIOLOGY TICKET – ONE TIME ONLY ALL DAY EVENT
December 16
Running Time: Fellowship of the Ring and Two Towers same as above, Return of the King TBD.
Price: $25 per person for all three films.Keep checking this website for more information or e-mail Nikki Daniel at ndaniel@ravemotionpictures.com
Shameless Plug :: Hoofman Inc
A co-worker of mine is working on this website for the family business. They are Hoofman, Inc and they do specialized marine interiors for all kinds of boats.
October 01, 2003
Matrix Revolutions simultaneous release world-wide
Another update from Richard C. Wilson, Jr. by way of www.darkhorizons.com
The Matrix Revolutions: There's been releases in the same week or so worldwide, there's occasionally the odd same day release - but in a new stunt to help ensure the sci-fi tale breaks the records on paper, Warners will be releasing "Revolutions" all around the world simultaneously - early morning in the US, afternoon/evening in Europe & Africa, and during the night across Asia - god help those fans in Hawaii and Tahiti. Here's the relevant part of the release: "Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures will unveil THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS, the final explosive chapter in the blockbuster MATRIX trilogy, at the exact same moment in time in every major city around the world on November 5. This unprecedented distribution scenario will make the highly anticipated film available to fans simultaneously at 6 a.m. in Los Angeles, 9 a.m. in New York, 2 p.m. in London, 5 p.m. in Moscow, 11 p.m. in Tokyo and at corresponding times in over 50 additional countries worldwide". Thanks to 'CaptainRoz' & 'SirMickus'.
Shameless Plug :: LiveLLC
What else are my co-workers up to? A couple of guys I know are working on some pretty cool development for a number of clients. If you have ever had to do client work, you know that the client's site usually gets more attention than you own. So their home page is still under development, but you can go a peek to see the ideas that they are working on.
Check out LiveLLC.com