The Search for Epic Begins in FAT
Every search for epic begins in the land of FAT, and now there are pictures.
And stay tuned for more pictures In Search of Epic.
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Live Blogging Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Iced
Bought some newly available Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Iced coffee yesterday and am ready to live taste this drink.
Got my supplies sans the ice (I don’t really trust the ice here).
12:35 That packet is full! Stirring… Lots of coffee crystals to dissolve. After about a minute of pouring and stirring, I think all the mixture is finally dissolved.
12:37 First sip. Slightly sweet… No creamer or ice added. Bitter aftertaste typical.
12:38 Does resemble a Starbucks iced coffee bought in stores. Probably more so, with ice and half and half (my usual concoction).
12:39 Very passable, especially for the cost. About $5-6 bucks for a 5-pack.
12:40 With each passing sip, the aftertaste gets stronger and stronger. I think creamer and ice would help mellow out the drink.
12:53 Getting that caffeinated rush feeling.
1:13 Getting giddy and mind is all over the places. Must focus.
Radio Shack, Home of the iPhone
This is like a true transcript of my call to Radio Shack this morning.
Radio Shack: Hello, Radio Shack, home of the iPhone.
Me: Do you have any iPhones?
Radio Shack: Nope.
I asked a few more questions, but you get the drift.
“Agility, Synergy, and Support”
I don’t pretend to be a Naval strategist or any kind of expert, but when asked to attend the naval Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise press conference and tour of Japan’s JS ATAGO destroyer, how could I say no?
Synergy
The day began with remarks given by Admiral Patrick Walsh, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Vice Admiral Richard Hunt, Commander, Combined Task Force. Flanked by nation’s RIMPAC leaders, the pair outlined the goals of RIMPAC, its global significance, the positive impact on Hawaii, and the overall synergy of this international event.
Agility
Following the RIMPAC press conference was a tour of the JS ATAGO, a destroyer in the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF). Courteous and hospitable, the JMSDF Officers overviewed the ATAGO and its agile versatility to handle a variety of maritime situations and defend other JMSDF ships. As a personal observation, this ship was clean, meticulously clean. Each brass fitting on doors were polished and even the propeller on stowed vessels was gleaming.
Support
In all though, the ultimate outcome of RIMPAC is the teaming and support of all the participants. Nations share a common bond and learn about other cultures which hopefully promotes global stability.
Agility, synergy, and support – that is RIMPAC 2010.
More pictures.
RIMPAC 2010:
Songs from the Search for Epic
While on the Search for Epic, here are some of the tunes that fueled the journey.
30 Years of Apple Computers
Such memories looking at these Apple computers over the years.
What have I owned? Let’s see if I remember…
- Apple IIe
- Mac SE
- Mac IIsi (though I coveted the IIci)
- Power Mac 8500 (then upgraded with a G3 daughterboard processor)
- Power Mac G4
- Power Mac G5
- iMac Core 2 Extreme
and throw in a Newton MessagePad. 🙂
Snippet from Disney’s New World of Color
Here’s a short snippet of Disneyland’s new World of Color water show at California Adventure. Lights, lasers, water fountains, flames – epic!
Does Coke Give Disney Free Soda?
You would think Coke gives Disney free soda and drinks with stock on hand, free for the taking.
When Is It Okay to Hug Strangers and Go Nuts?
When Landon Donovan scores a goal, advancing Team USA’s soccer team in the World Cup.
Upgrade to WordPress 3.0 Was Easy
Got around to upgrading Pulpconnection to the latest WordPress 3.0. Seriously easy. Prepping for the upgrade took longer than the actual upgrade.
Started by updating all my plug-ins (even the inactive ones). Then did a backup of my WordPress database files (I had a recent backup of my WordPress install file so I skipped that step).
Lastly, I used the automatic WP upgrade, and in a few seconds, it was done. WordPress 3.0 installed. So easy (thankfully).
Oh, and the Thesis theme is still rocking without any hiccups from the WP 3.0 upgrade. 🙂