Hello from London
This won't be a long post, but I just made it to London! Our transatlantic crossing (it's not a cruise) on the Queen Mary 22 was amazing ... it certainly won't be my last. Anyway, my sister and I have settled into our hotel, and we're about to get some food at a nearby pub. We're staying at the Gresham Hyde Park, which basically overlooks Kensington Gardens, so tomorrow we're going to wander through, check out the palace, stop by Harrod's, and then make our way up High Street and over to Notting Hill. I got some advice from an old Georgetown3 classmate who spent six years here, and she suggested that we check out the Portobello Market on Saturday. I'll be back in the States on Sunday, with a new gallery and more vacation stories to follow.
Friday, June 25, 2004 @ 14:51 » 
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Joanne and Marc
I was there when it all started, one hot summer day in 2002 at the Government Center T stop. It took six months for Joanne and Marc to arrange their first date, but there was no doubt that they were only delaying the inevitable. After finishing a race this past weekend, Marc surprised his running partner with something she surely wasn't expecting. Congratulations to the two of them on their engagement!
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 @ 14:55 » Comments
Now Live
I've had a webcam for years, but it's spent the last few of them in a desk drawer. Since most instant messaging software now supports video, though, I decided to put it back online. I use Trillian Pro4 to chat because it allows me to connect to AIM5, Yahoo6, and MSN7 from one program. Right now it only supports video through Yahoo, but I'm sure that AIM and MSN support will come along shortly. Anyway, if you're on Yahoo and want to see my ugly mug just send me a message.
Wednesday, June 09, 2004 @ 08:15 » Comments
The DNC Train Wreck
You're going to hear a lot about the unfathomable mess8 that the DNC is becoming in the Boston media this summer. The closer we get to D(emocrat)-Day, the more obvious it is that this convention could be a problem on par with the Big Dig itself as far as how much city life for everyday Bostonians is disrupted. God help everyone who lives north of the city on any of the major commuter rail lines or who uses Interstate 93 to traverse the metro area. I'm sure I speak for many locals who are thrilled that our brand-spanking new $15 billion tunnel is going to be closed for the better part of a week. And to think that some of these headaches could have been avoided if people in positions of power had simply taken the MCCA9's offer to host the convention at their new Boston Convention & Exhibition Center10. Looks like they chose business and politics as usual instead.
Monday, June 07, 2004 @ 17:38 » Comments
The Digicube Format
The Digicube11 seems like a great idea, but I have several concerns about the format. For starters, I would prefer a smaller flash memory format. Several competing cards are smaller than a postage stamp, such as SD12, miniSD13, and xD14. In many respects, size differences at this scale are negligible, but the miniSD format seems to present the most advantages, including broad compatibility. Several emerging products, like the Motorola MPx10015, have built in miniSD slots, while the bundled SD-sized adapter allows one to use the card with many existing products that have SD slots (computers, MP3 players, mobile phones, PDAs ... even car audio components). The use of such adapters also allows the consumer to choose their own interface, such as Firewire, USB, PC card, etc. In its current form, the Digicube might not be incompatible with adapters, but it would be bulky and inconvenient to use with them. The greatest drawback, by far, is price. We're still a long way from seeing memory cards with enough capacity for an album, let alone an artist's entire music catalog, at a price that won't send consumers scurrying for their Napster of choice, but that day is inevitable and I'd love to see more products like these on that cutting edge.
Monday, June 07, 2004 @ 05:35 » Comments
I Reject Your Rejection
Although the economy seems to be picking up, I bet there are plenty of job-seekers who will find this letter16 amusing in an "it's only funny because it's true" kind of way.
Sunday, June 06, 2004 @ 18:04 » Comments
FORTUNE Brainstorm 2004
I've been to quite a few conferences over the years, mostly focused on graphic design and web development, but FORTUNE Brainstorm 200417 sounds like something altogether different. I've always enjoyed listening to intelligent people up the intellectual ante by taking discussions to another level. Speakers who are able to revolutionize the way that other people think and provide an "a-ha!" moment that tangibly affects opinions and ideas impress me to no end. The individuals who speak at shows like Brainstorm and TED18 are true heavyweights in their fields. Forget movie star or millionaire, my life goal is to be counted among their number in whatever I do when I grow up. In the meantime, if someone wants to spot me the $2,500 registration fee, I'd be happy to report back to them about the goings on at Brainstorm!
Sunday, June 06, 2004 @ 17:35 » Comments
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