1st Day Back

Up at 2AM. It’ll probably catch up with me tomorrow. Lots to do anyway, it’s Saturday, so not worried.

Before I start posting pictures, I want to start watermarking them; if and where they’re being used by other sites. Fisgard Lighthouse is somewhat unique in that almost every other photo has the attached red structure placed on the left, whereas I went around the other side of the island so the building is on the right. The photo of the lighthouse from the top of Diamond Head on Oahu is zoomed in far more than most.

Anyhow, this photo here, the Hungerford Bridge in London, has my Digimarc ID embedded so it should come up when I run searches. We’ll see …

Back in London

Determined to make a log this time!

Back in London again. Must make time for some pictures this trip. British Airways is not as nice as Virgin Atlantic’s Business Class. Berths face each other; real awkward. Divider went up in 8 seconds. Flight was delayed approx. 5 hours, didn’t arrive at Heathrow until 6:45PM, but it was good to see Nick so quickly. Got me right to the Charlotte Street Hotel, who has smoking rooms!! Very nice; much better than the technotel we stayed at last time.

Shouldn’t $30+ cover all internet charges, no matter how many devices you have? Convinced the UK doesn’t know what lunchmeat is. A “traditional” club sandwich includes a ham steak, a turkey breast and my all time favorite, cucumbers, with a nice garnish of what looks like the weeds I pulled from my backyard last weekend. And I don’t want to know the source of the milk; that weren’t US cow I was tastin’ ….

OK, that’s two nites in a week where I’ve stayed up past midnight.

Been a while …

Been busy working on the Portfolio section and SE au Naturel.

Congrats to the Cardinals for beating Texas in the World Series. I still think Nelson Cruz misplayed Freese’s 9th inning triple that tied Game 6. That was a poor leap attempt; he jumped too soon. Hell, play the carom off the wall and keep Berkman at third. But that has to be one of the greatest at-bats of all time. Poor Nolan Ryan. The Rangers better be careful; they’re halfway to becoming the Minnesota Vikings of Major League Baseball.

Sharks are on a roll, having beaten the Islanders in OT to win their 5th straight. Little Joe has 5 Goals, 4 Assists, 9 Points in that 5 game span.

Can’t wait for today’s 49er game. The Cleveland Browns are in town and I expect the Niners to destroy them! I watched the Raiders play the Browns a couple weeks ago, and I’m really surprised at Colt McCoy’s arm strength (or lack of). Every pass looked like a lame duck; I’m predicting he’ll throw 3 interceptions today, Rogers will get one and so will Goldson.

Got an iPad 2 and Apple Wireless Keyboard. Absolutely love it! Sorry Chromebook. The integration between the iPhone, iPad, iTunes and Apple TV is amazing.

This time next week I’ll be in London. Starting to get a little nervous …

Homes.com

Started Homes.com from scratch; no previous site. Integration with MLS.

Flashpoint

Interesting concept. Photographic software installed in the camera to provide similar effects as some Photoshop actions. Shopping cart, software download.