Hot Prototypes and Cool Gadgets
Take a look at the following picture:
Now, yes…you are absolutely correct in what you are thinking. It’s a computer. WOW!!! That is nuts. I’m really stoked about it as well as a number of other prototypes and future electronic gadgets. You can check out a number of them here. You can also see some more pictures of the Roll Computer and find out more information on it here.
Let me know what you think.
I Gotta Feelin’…
…Today’s Gonna Be a Good Day….
The Black Eyed Peas are awesome, and their newest album is amazing. Check out this video of a live performance in the heart of Chicago!!! Amazingly cool!!!! Enjoy:
Cinco de “Moustache”
Well, “technically” it’s Cinco de Mayo, but a few years back a number of us decided that Cinco de Mayo was a great excuse to grow a moustache. Now I’ll be the first to say that I look totally ridiculous with a moustache, but hey…I only have to wear it once a year, and I don’t even need to look at myself all day…haha. I have a few picks below of some of the staches I’ve done. Enjoy.
Mardi Gras - At Universal Studios
So, a couple weekends ago Ashley and I were fortunate enough to be able to be on a float for the annual Universal Studios Mardi Gras Celebration. It was absolutely awesome. You felt like you were a rock star. I don’t know how else to describe it. You are up on the floats - in a themed costume - and not only are you allowed to throw things at people, but they are actually screaming at you to do it. It’s fantastic.
Now, I’m from New Orleans, and I can’t even count the number of Mardi Gras parades I’ve been to. But I have to say, it is really something to be on the other side. If you ever get a chance to be on a float for a Mardi Gras parade - DO IT!!
Space Shuttle Launch
So, last night I went and saw the Space Shuttle launch. I have to say, I’ve seen plenty of launches since I’ve been in Orlando now for 10 years or so, but this is the first time I’ve ever gone out to the coast and watched it from there. Let me tell you, it is definitely a sight to see.
To start, I didn’t see the launch from Kennedy Space Center property - I was just north of the Cocoa Beach Pier. But I could see KSC from the beach so no loss there. Unfortunately, the launch pad was set behind a hotel, but when the shuttle took off, it was like a sunrise behind the hotel - incredible. Now, it wasn’t quite a night launch, though, it was dark by the time you couldn’t see the shuttle anymore in the sky, but when the shuttle was high enough to have it’s exhaust smoke shine brilliant in the setting sunset - WOW - it’s hard for words to describe. I was so glad that I had gone out for the launch.
All in all, it was a great day for the most part. Sent about 9 hours at the beach. Started the day out there around 10 am, and stayed there until the 7:43 pm launch time. It was definitely a long day. The only real downside, ignoring the fact that I’m a lobster right now, was that it took almost 4 hours to get home - when under normal circumstances it is only suppose to take 40 minutes. Traffic was ridiculous, and it went all the way back to Orlando without letting up. Had to have been the worst traffic jam I’ve ever been in. This is also taking into account that we were able to bypass probably half of it.
MegaCon 2009
This past weekend I went to MegaCon for the first time. I was not alone. Ashley and my brother came with, as well as, some other friends. I have to say, it was an interesting experience, but a fun one too. I also surprised myself by managing not to buy anything.
To begin with, MegaCon is a Comic/Anime convention similar to WonderCon and the increasingly famous ComicCon in San Diego. Artists and editors from all over the industry get together and have panel discussions and showcase their work. You can buy original art or even comission an artist to do a personal painting for you. There were also a number of booths selling replica swords, comics, toys and figures, models, costumes, cards, etc. If you label it “geeky” or “nerdy” chances are it was there. There were also “Battlebot” contests (which I didn’t get around to seeing, sadly) and media guests. Margot Kidder, who played Lois Lane in the original Superman movies, Lou Ferrigno, who played the Hulk on the television series, Philp Morris, who plays on Martian Manhunter on Smallville (and also, I come to find, owns over 100,000 comics - ridiculous), and Tricia Helfer, who plays Carla on Burn Notice and is also a cylon on Battlestar Galactica were there…just to name a few.
We sat in a few panel discussions. One was on how to pitch a comic book and the other talked about the increasing trend of making comic books into movies. Both, to me at least, were informative and entertaining. The pitching of the comic book panel was useful and told Matt and I that we have a lot of work cut out for us…and that the stars are going to have to align for it to probably get published. But you never know. With God on your side, anything is possible. The second panel was interesting because we were able to hear from writers themselves how they felt about their work being adapted to the screen. Good experiences and bad…and also about the process.
Lastly, I would like to talk about the costumes. Wow!! I knew that people dressed up for these things, but I was totally not prepared for the amount of people I saw in costumes. To say we were in the minority, by NOT dressing up, would seem like an understatment. But I do have to say, some people really did an amazing job on their costumes and should be commended. But, it was definitely like being on a nother planet. Good times.
The Bearded!!!
So, back in November - National Beard Month for those who didn’t know - I grew a beard. It was magnificent and easily the best I’ve grown. Before shaving it, I took some reference pictures and then sent them to my very talented brother and asked for a quick 3 to 5 minute sketch…nothing special. Well, my brother, with all his talent and know-how was nice enough to spend 3 hours drawing this picture. I hope you enjoy.
