For the past year, I’ve been working on a film called “Kung Fu Sushi Chefs.” It’s the biggest film project I’ve ever been involved with, and has a cast and crew of about 50. We did a “test shoot” to try some things out and learn from our mistakes. Now, that test shoot is a… Continue reading “Birthday Girl” world premiere
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my report from the official Barbecue Capital of Texas
I’m currently spending two weeks in Austin, Texas for my job. I decided to stay in town for the weekend, mainly to avoid the hours of travel back home just to turn around and spend hours to travel back to Austin. But I decided I might as well take advantage of the weekend. Here’s the… Continue reading my report from the official Barbecue Capital of Texas
Taru Sushi & Grill
Beth and I have visited Taru Sushi & Grill twice now, once for supper and once for lunch. I wish I could say this restaurant was in Broomfield, but alas it’s in Westminster. The original Taru was in Orlando, but they’ve either moved or expanded to Westminster. The menu is extensive. In addition to the… Continue reading Taru Sushi & Grill
DITCH THE HEADSET. He can barely pull it off and you are not him.
Today at the office, the receptionist, known only as JH, sent out an all-hands email: Good morning Westminster! One of our employees has misplaced a Bluetooth headset. It is a Motorola and looks similar to the one pictured below. Has anyone seen or recovered this? Thanks! Motorola Headset Looks similar to this: (photo removed –… Continue reading DITCH THE HEADSET. He can barely pull it off and you are not him.
should I use Google Chrome?
I just got this email from Google: It’s finally here: Google Chrome for Mac. Available today in beta! Hi there, Thanks for signing up to hear from us regarding Google Chrome for Mac! We’re excited to let you know that Google Chrome is now available in beta for Mac OS X. Here are a few… Continue reading should I use Google Chrome?
Two Battles Won: PATRIOT Reform AND State Secrets Reform Bills Pass House Committee | Electronic Frontier Foundation
Here is some much-needed GOOD NEWS from the War on Terror: After a long two days of legislative battle, the House Judiciary Committee just finished its second day of debate on Chairman Conyers’ PATRIOT reform bill, HR 3845 (see our wrap-up of the first day). Thanks in no small part to those of you who… Continue reading Two Battles Won: PATRIOT Reform AND State Secrets Reform Bills Pass House Committee | Electronic Frontier Foundation
the weirdest Hong Kong action movie ever?
I’ve seen a lot of Hong Kong action movies. Certainly not as many as the very dedicated fans, but way more than 99% of the American population. This segment from an action scene in a film with the English title “A Chinese Torture Chamber” takes “action” in a whole new direction. Warning: You are probably… Continue reading the weirdest Hong Kong action movie ever?
Joseph Wiseman Dies: ‘Dr No’ Dead At 91
Joseph Wiseman Dies: ‘Dr No’ Dead At 91 A moment of reverent silence, please, for the passing of Joseph Wiseman. He played the Bond villain in the very first James Bond movie, “Dr. No”. A coworker and I were just talking about that character earlier this week. He didn’t get all the cool evil lines… Continue reading Joseph Wiseman Dies: ‘Dr No’ Dead At 91
Interracial couple denied marriage license in La. – Yahoo News
Interracial couple denied marriage license in La. – Yahoo News “A white Louisiana justice of the peace said he refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple out of concern for any children the couple might have.” The couple live in Hammond, Louisiana, which is where I had my major ear surgery back… Continue reading Interracial couple denied marriage license in La. – Yahoo News
Derek Powazek – Spammers, Evildoers, and Opportunists
Derek Powazek – Spammers, Evildoers, and Opportunists Search Engine Optimization is not a legitimate form of marketing. It should not be undertaken by people with brains or souls. If someone charges you for SEO, you have been conned. It’s hard for me to explain, but I’ve always felt like there’s something dirty and wrong about… Continue reading Derek Powazek – Spammers, Evildoers, and Opportunists