The $100 laptop

C|NET introduces us to the $100 laptop created by the Media Lab at MIT.

"This is the most important thing I have ever done in my life," Negroponte said on Wednesday during a presentation at Technology Review's Emerging Technologies Conference at MIT. "Reception has been incredible. The idea is simple. It's an education project, not a laptop project. If we can make education better--particularly primary and secondary schools--it will be a better world."

Shining

The remix.

Hilarious.

New Money

The New $10 Currency

George Boorujy

dirtpress

George Boorujy

Mad Cover Site

Doug Gilford's Mad Cover Site

MoMA.org | Contemporary Voices

Works from The UBS Art Collection

Laser Keyboard

Virtual Laser Keyboard (Bluetooth) for my Treo 650...

Typetester

Compare fonts for the screen - great tool for web designers.

iPod Subway Maps

Download subway maps for your iPod Photo here!

IAAH

I Am Always Hungry is Always Updating

Paper-thin screen created

e-paper!

Sun-day

It was a glorious sunny San Diego day (to be said in an Irish accent). After church at Mid-City, a group of us (James, Heidi, Stef, Josh, Alison, and a few guys from PLNU) went to Mama's Lebanese Bakery for lunch, then Heidi, Stef, James and I went to Balboa Park for a couple hours. Heard some organish music, saw the botanicals, played on a large marble crocodile, and then realized James had left to go sailing with Heidi's car key. On his return, I decided instead of sitting in my apartment in front of the computer or TV for the rest of the afternoon and evening, I joined James, Luke, and Christina for sailing on San Diego harbor. After a great couple hours there we went to Anthony's Fish Grotto and then headed back home. James watched School of Rock, I worked. The end of a great Sunday and a great weekend.

Le Perv

This morning (8am) I was awakened by a wood chipper outside my window run by none other than:



What pervs.

...these lonely nights

I didn't know that Josh has a myspace account for his music, but he does!

Last few days in what David done did

Thursday night for dinner I went out to Point Loma for an art department faculty dinner. Quite entertaining to hear how all the classes are going, expectations, tips and insight into teaching, etc. and listen to Jim, Paul, and Karen talk about golf. Javan and I stuck around a little afterwards to talk to Jim about class atmosphere, etc. which was good. Javan's going to start working on his syllabus for the spring course now, so I think hearing what we're doing in my class helped. I did something else on Thursday after that, but I forget.

Friday is when James got in to the SD. I actually had a project interview in Solana Beach for Logo Yes through Aquent which went well - follow up on Monday. I didn't realize it, but they're partially owned by 2Advanced, so that's a cool opportunity. I also had a phone meeting/interview for a place called Emerald Publishing in Poway (through Aquent as well). They need someone with a lot of XML experience, so I'm not sure if that's up my alley or not. I don't have as much Flash/XML experience. Anyways, after I got back to Normal Heights James was here waiting, so we sat around and chatted about what we've been doing the last couple years, fell asleep for a while, and then headed out for the night. We first met up with Josh and Alison (after eating burritos at Niko's) at the Sunshine Club in OB. We were there about an hour and I spent the entire time talking to a guy named Erik that is a national marketing director for Sony Vaio. Lots of work talk. James and I then met up with Heidi and Melissa Perry downtown and spent a couple hours at Confidential lounging, then to On Broadway for another hour to get our boogie on. Note: gangstas don't dance - they boogie. Got back around 3am.

This afternoon (Saturday) I ate at the European Deli on Park Blvd. (mmmm Veggie Diabolou - with fire feta cheese and lemon spiced potatoes) and then Eric and I walked around the Adams Ave. Street Fair for a couple hours. Lots of candid pics there. After a nap this afternoon I went out to OB with Alison and Josh to a future themed party for one of Josh's coworkers. Quite a fun time - interesting people, costumes, music, and atmosphere.

The Legend of Zorro

Not sure how the movie will turn out, but the website for The Legend of Zorro looks great.

xd3 demo reel

2Advanced Studios shows off their latest work in a demo reel at the San Diego AIGA xd3 event.

Pic from the padre

We're in Bariloche the Switzerland of Argentina!:-x

Just got this on my phone from my Dad - they're in the Andes in Argentina.

MMMmmmm... jerky

I woke up this morning with a big urge to go buy a fruit dehydrator. I went back to bed when I realized it was only 8:00am and the stores weren't open. The urge is now gone, but I may still get one.

Josh and Alison's Wedding

Big group of pics (unedited, I need to change some stuff) from Josh and Alison's wedding. These were the "official" wedding pictures, as I was the wedding photographer.

IKEA Dream Kitchen

Don't worry that the dream kitchen is in Swedish, just click and drag left or right on the main picture. Great!

Tail of the Minotaur

I wish I would have seen this last night!

Streets of London

In case that CD that we've heard is coming out "soon" for the last three years doesn't actually come to fruition, you are now able to download Streets of London on the Derren Raser Band myspace page.

Updated list

i_have.txt

The stories of Mark and James

I thought this picture was very apropos because I am mentioning both Mark (left) and James (right).

A big congrats to Mark Samples and Jenny Stein, who are now engaged to be married. Mark and Jenny were both in the music department at PLNU and have been dating for the last couple years. Not sure when the date is, but you can check out their info on their website.

In the life of James - The Beav is back in town! James got back from his 2 year mission on the boat on Saturday and will be driving down from his parents' house in Redlands, CA this Friday! For anyone that's in town, time to party! It'll be a rugged time for sure.

Flickr photoset sorting!

Praise Allah, you can now sort pictures in a photoset by date taken or upload date on Flickr!

fragments

esono.com has an interesting interactive piece for viewing.

The project is an artistic and creative exploration about the issue of interactive spaces. The aim was to make a statement about the aesthetic qualities of digital environments. The project is not about how the technology works but rather how it can be used.

everydaily.net

I don't think I'd ever use it, but the movie introduction on everydaily.net is really funny.

DURKL

ill, suave, cool 80s t-shirts.

Black Metal Pics

Eric just sent me a link to the Top 10 Most Ridiculous Black Metal Pics of All Time. I'd have to say I like #3 the most.

Stormy

This new camera has come in nicely twice already. It's been stormy the last 24 hours or so (probably the only 24 hours we'll get for the next few months) and I was able to grab my camera real quick to snap these pics outside of my patio. Not as impressive as the pics I took during the lightning storm in OKC, but I was lucky to get the few I did.

PLNU sunset

This evening's sunset - and the first set of pics from my new camera! I teach at this university, crazy huh?

I have...

Bex and I got in a conversation a few days ago as to what was on our list of "things to do before we die." I said that I really don't have a list because I live in the moment - I try not to focus on what I have yet to do because I'm afraid I would forget what I have done. That got me thinking, so I've started my list of things that I've done in my life. Random, entertaining, exhilarating, stupid, and notable events that make up who I am and what I've become. This is not a brag-list, this is simply a way for me to create a list to remember and appreciate what I've done and continue to do with my life. Don't worry, it's G-rated material.

i_have.txt

Pictures galore

I've spent the last few hours putting all kinds of new pictures in my flickr account for you. They're all available via the capture section or going directly to my flickr page.

Rachel and Jason's Wedding

A big 'ol group of pictures from the last couple days of Rach and Jason's wedding (Friday). The wedding was at the Submarine Base on Point Loma. Thursday night was the rehearsal dinner (not pictured) on Shelter Island where we had a barbecue, Friday we had the wedding then the guys partied hard at Jeff and Erin's (did someone say strip-pool?), Saturday we drove up to Whitney's for a celebratory brunch for Whit and Tannan's engagement and spent most of the day in the pool, then Saturday night went to Roundtable for pizza and then bowling. This morning everyone left and I spent the afternoon on Sammer and John Paul's couch watching the Chargers' game. Chillaxing weekend with friends.

Last week Bex was also in town from Boston. Monday I had to teach class (their first project was due so we had an in-class critique) so we weren't able to hang out, but Tuesday we went downtown for a bit, then to Balboa Park, OB, and to hang out at Renee and Chelsea's. Wednesday I was hoping to hang out again, but had work and then class again. After class I went over to Aubrey and Jill's for dinner and watched Blow until about 11pm, then went out to Rancho Bernardo to hang out with Bex at the resort her work put her up at. For those of you that are completely confused right now - Bex is a friend of Jeremy Morgan's that lives in Boston that I met and went to NYC with when I visited a month ago. She was in town for work so she looked me up. Das ist alas fur heute.

Mi parentalsa ina theea Argentina

My parents left for Argentina for a vacation/conference (Dad) on Thursday. My siblings and I got this e-mail from my Dad last night:

Hi Guys,

We're here in the Paris of South America or the South BA (Big Apple), get it? Everything is going fine. Our plane from Dallas was delayed for several hours but we made it otherwise without problems. Mom went out shopping today (gasp!) and I went to meetings (double gasp!). We saw some tango dancers last night at a big dinner - the dinner was sort of a bust otherwise. Just Mom and I sitting at a table with one Argentinian lady who didn't speak English and the rest were Japanese cardiologists who didn't speak English as well. Lots of sparkling conversation!

Talk to you again soon.

Love,

Mom and Dad

Troy's Mixtape Of Love

This is the original tape Troy made to his girlfriend Melissa on their 6 month anniversary. She left him 3 days after.

Belief Experiments

I received an e-mail from the guys over at belief showing me their new video Man Stray. Ha. Their experimental video for Armageddon Kiss is also phenomenal.

Deep Blue

Trailer - Deep Blue

Pioneering Modern Painting

A side-by-side comparison of the themes, techniques, styles and lives of Cezanne and Pissarro.

How to Manage the Monster

Project Management for The Freelance Designer

Ironically, this is the exact approach I've taken with clients for the last few years.

Parasite Subway Project

From Joel P. West comes a link to the Parasite Subway Project.

Metromint

Haven't tried it yet, but Christina turned me on to the site for Mintwater.

Studio 8 released

Flash Professional 8 has some nice new additions including runtime filter effects, layer effects, more advanced video importing and alpha channels, and better font variants. Dreamweaver 8 isn't as big of an upgrade, but still has great new tools like code collapsing, better CSS integration, video implementation, and the guides and zoom tools. Check out the complete Studio 8 overview for more info.

New Dodeci, Inc. site

Yes, again.



After my stint over at National University was completed I decided to completely revamp the Dodeci website. This is the outcome. It's still concise and streamlined, but it has a lot more work in it and a broader range of my projects from the last couple years. Not everything, mind you, but more. And better, I'd say. I'm beginning to focus more on offline media (such as multimedia presentations, interactive marketing CDs, etc.) but am still up for any projects that come my way. I have quite a few outsourcing freelancers and companies that I use for anything I don't do (video editing, product photography, database programming, etc.) so give me a holler.

*phew*

Flickr sets unite

Char Par and Air Rick have blessed us with new flickr pictures.

Growing up OK

When your childhood is spent in Oklahoma, you don't really have the entertainment readily available as you do in other states. Namely coastal states/cities such as San Diego. This is the beginning of what I hope will be a large collection of like-genre photography from growing up in OK and the experiences of creating your own fun and entertainment. Sometimes I'll have a description if it's needed, but if not, let your imaginations lead you where they will... though sometimes you probably won't want to.





I believe my roommate put it best when he said with all sincerity:

Ooohh... so you've always been like this?

Kal's poems

Kallie's poems from the last year (or so).

Childrearing

Violence on violence-
makes sense to me;
a great life lesson
for all the kids to see.
Someone does you wrong?
Counter with a bomb!
Punishment is Death,
Peace-a waste of breath.
Surprised to hear the sound
of dying on the playground?

Wise up, man.

You can't shake hands
'til you put your gun down.

Kelly Golden gets basodee on us

Basodee, the Patois (Creole) word for craziness. Ah yes, my friends and family, this word sums up my first Carnival experience. I would love to describe it all for you in detail and to supplement my stories with pictures, but, unfortunately, pictoral evidence is pending (still finishing up the film from disposable cameras), and neither you nor I have the time for such a lengthy email. So some highlights...

The main Carnival activities encompassed five nights, the entirity of which me and a few other volunteers tackled together. The first few evenings we jumped up at some large scale soca concerts (soca loosely described as a sort of Caribbean hip-hop); one of these concerts, "Glow", requires that all attendees dress in white from head to toe so that the Point on which the show takes place "glows" from midnight to sunrise. I had a blast there, decked out in my white ensemble, but my favorite event was probably J'ouvert (joo-vay) morning. J'ouvert started at approximately 2 a.m. on Sunday night/Monday morning (God bless coffee).....about the only way it can be summed up is as a crowded, messy dance party in the street, and I enjoyed every second. My Carnival Crew and I played with the "Red Devils" - this means we dumped red paint all over our bodies and danced behind a truck stacked with speakers and a DJ moving at 0.1 mph for approximately 5 hours. Who knew this could be so much fun? By the end of the exhausting march, we had a rainbow of paint colors mixed in with the red, as well as some motor oil and mud and whatever other substance various bands decided to use for the event. The cleanup portion of this activity was not quite as thrilling, and to this day I am still discovering red paint in the strangest of places in and around my apartment. I am crossing my fingers that my landlady doesn't notice that some of her precious plants have red-brushed leaves.

Monday night hosted yet another large street parade, this one a bit more organized and less messy, with costumes and flashing lights and judging, in which my "band" won first place (a big pat on the back). And Tuesday brought a "last lap" and final street hang out before everyone went back to normal life on Wednesday. Overall it was a grand time, and unless I stumble upon some amazing opportunity in the States or elsewhere that I can't pass up, I fully intend on being here again for the madness next year.

So post-Carnival life is good. The week following the 5 days of straight fun felt particularly long and boring, but things have picked up significantly since then. There are about a million things to do at the Council for the Disabled before Christmas, one of them being participation in an International Craft Show by persons with disabilities that I work with on a regular basis. This show is in Barbados in two weeks, and if all goes according to plan (important details being worked out last minute naturally) I will be accompanying the group on the trip. So I'll let you know if we pull that off. And life at the Dorothy Hopkin Home is same as usual - the residents don't get nearly as much attention as they need or deserve, but they love me just the same and seem to be happy to have a different face around the place a few times per week. And speaking of new faces, Grenada got a new shipment of Peace Corps volunteers - 10 new people arrived about 3 weeks ago, and currently are staying with Grenadian families and doing all of their training. The newbies seem really enthusiastic, and I have yet to spot anyone in the group that could potentially drive me crazy over the next year, which is definitely good news.

So I suppose that is about all to report for now. I hope this letter finds all of you well at home....We have been following the "Hurricane Katrina" stuff from here, and it makes me feel sick and really sad to hear and see all of the devastation and suffering. It is shocking to see how badly a hurricane can damage the "powerful US", and definitely has provoked a lot of discussion around Grenada as yesterday was the one year anniversary of Hurricane Ivan.

Anyway, I send my love to all from here and, as always, would love to hear from you about the basodee you are currently involved in.

Love,
Kelly

SizzlingKeys 1.6.2

The latest version of SizzlingKeys has some great new additions including a search and playlist viewer on keyboard shortcut.

Good times

Ahh memories.

Mint

A Fresh Look at Your Site by Shaun Inman.

M5

them5

A small new iPod

Apple says nano but perhaps they mean flea?

Barbara Bush on New Orleans

Barbara Bush: Things Working Out 'Very Well' for Poor Evacuees from New Orleans

And so many of the people in the arena here, you
know, were underprivileged anyway, so this--this (she
chuckles slightly) is working very well for them.

Sony T7

Soon. (Pricegrabber found it for $125 cheaper than MSRP)

Poster design: Josef Muller Brockmann

History of the Poster : yes please.

From this timeline of his life:
1943 - Married violinist Verena Brockmann.
Assumed the name Josef Muller-Brockmann.

Good man.

I'm such a rebel

I was just told by the President/Chancellor/Founder of National University (the one giving the presentation I've been working on for the last month) that I have to wear shoes to work. I told Keith, the director in the communications department, that he can fire me tomorrow after the luncheon, but he said he can't because I don't work here.

Keith - "You just love to push the boundaries don't you?"

Me - "Sure I do, that's what makes it fun"

Keith - "Not if you work here, it's not."

Keith has to take out all six of his earrings but gets to keep his bald head and devil goatee for work.

The BBC asks...

Why does the US need our money [for Hurricane Katrina relief]?

Good comments made by US, UK, and other international citizens regarding this article.

Ahh the Simpsons

Marge: And Lord, if you think I'm going to make lemon bars for your fundraiser this Sunday, you'd better stop killing our cats.

Lisa: Mom, I don't think God is influenced by threats and intimidation.

Marge: It's the only way to talk to bullies.

Rush job

I was contacted on Friday afternoon by Ryan from Sulic with a rush on a website he needed to be made over the weekend. Apparently the other web guy wasn't able to finish the job. Whatever the cause, I developed (Ryan did the design - the other designer did most of the Flash work on the front page) GERMANA USA in a matter of 24 hours.

Labor Day '05

Some of the married couples from the church (including Heidi and I... sympathy invites?) went to Jessica and Sean's for a bbq, bocce, and socializing with dogs and children for Labor Day.

Mwwhahahaha...

Yes, this is a picture of me beating Josh Gubser in arm wrestling. What a wuss - he's so small.

5 kittens accidentally shipped to Vermont

Brian just sent me this link to a story where 5 kittens were shipped to Vermont with a gas-powered trimmer.

Quotes

I have no idea who this OsirisAni person is, but he has some really funny quotes pages.

Displaced Designer

One of my students, Rachel, sent me this link to help those in the creative industry displaced by hurricane Katrina. I also found this site by the team over at Archinect. It's always great to see my profession surround those in need - I think it comes from the fact that a lot of creative professionals like graphic designers, illustrators, etc. see themselves more as artists (sometimes failed fine artists) and are tied more to social concerns and have a great respect for life and helping others. It's also interesting to see a site dedicated to one specific industry. Kind of neat.

New Orleans

NASA sat pic from Aug 31

The Man in Black

Joaquin Phoenix is Johnny Cash in Walk the Line

The Lonely Island updates

Check out The Dude's recent contribution to Channel 101's FX pilot called Football Town

Also check out Kiv's video for We Are Scientists

HOTEL PUERTA AMERICA

hotel en Madrid