Wouldn't it be cool to see the vehicle used to photograph Google Street View we all thought when the service was announced.
Little did I know that one of those vehicles was following behind me as I rode my bike to my athletic club (score a point for me for actually going to the athletic club.) I wish I had eyes at the back of my head, what a big missed opportunity.
I came across myself on Google Street View quite by accident. Of course I checked out my house and my block when the local newspaper announced that Google had added our city to the Street View locations. Not a soul on the street.
But, the other day I was checking out a real estate listing and wanted to make sure the address listed was the house I was thinking of. I thought it was pretty cool that they seemed to have captured a bicyclist on three or four of the waypoints. Looking closer I realized it had to be me. Confirmed by my S.O. and my sister (who else would recognize my backside)
Anyone else find themselves on Google Street View? My S.O.'s middle brother was out gardening when the vehicle came by his neighborhood in Los Angeles. Nice butt shot of him too.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
He brings home an award
S.O. won a 2nd place award for his category of car. He was jazzed that his dented Datsun roadster got any award, let alone 2nd place. His elation was tempered by the realization that only three cars were entered in his category. But, at least he didn't come in dead last. Could be the 3rd place finisher was there by himself and didn't have a spouse to vote for him.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Datsun roadsters come to Mt. Shasta
This was our 5th year attending the annual Datsun Show and Shine in Mt. Shasta. This year S.O. stands a good chance of walking away with the prize in his category, even though he has not put any work into restoration. We'll find out tonight at the awards dinner is he won on charm, cause he won't win on looks.
This year, probably due to the price of gas, only 20 roadsters came to the event. That means less competition,in fact there was only one other car in his category.
Yesterday Mt. Shasta city was beautiful with blue skies and clear view of the summit of Mt. Shasta. Overnight the winds changed and the smoke from the many northern California fires are obscuring the views.
This year, probably due to the price of gas, only 20 roadsters came to the event. That means less competition,in fact there was only one other car in his category.
Yesterday Mt. Shasta city was beautiful with blue skies and clear view of the summit of Mt. Shasta. Overnight the winds changed and the smoke from the many northern California fires are obscuring the views.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Isn't the minimum drinking age 21?
My local supermarket is promoting a brand of flavored vodkas. Nothing much wrong with that but I wonder who the vodka company is trying to attract with their new flavors.
Three Olives brand's new flavors are: cherry, root beer, and grape.
Enough said.
Three Olives brand's new flavors are: cherry, root beer, and grape.
Enough said.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Unclear of the concept, or is it very clear?
I received an email from Redmond Magazine, the self-proclaimed independent voice of the Microsoft IT community. The magazine covers all things Microsoft.
The email invited me to participate in a survey. As an incentive to participate they state "all completed surveys will be entered into a drawing for one iPhone." Looks like they realize that no Microsoft products have that wow factor that many Apple products do.
The email invited me to participate in a survey. As an incentive to participate they state "all completed surveys will be entered into a drawing for one iPhone." Looks like they realize that no Microsoft products have that wow factor that many Apple products do.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
To the rescue
The other day I took some time off to help my sister transport a rescue dog on her penultimate trip to her forever home. I was amazed by the dedication and coordination of all the volunteers that helped bring Marvelle from Texas to her new home in Chico.
Marvelle (who has probably already been renamed by her new parents, which is fine since she didn’t respond to Marvelle) probably started life in a puppy mill in Texas. She is probably about seven months old. She is a beautiful tri-colored basenji.
A volunteer from BRAT (Basenji Rescue and Transport http://basenjirescue.org) drove her from Texas to southern California. Another volunteer took her from southern California to Harris ranch (about 400 miles round trip up I-5.) Another volunteer then drove from San Jose to Harris ranch (again about 400 miles round trip) to bring her to his home. We drove from Sacramento to San Jose and brought her to Davis (200 miles round trip) where her new parents met us to take her to her new home in Chico (200 miles round trip) A lot of time and gasoline, and a whole lot of love went into bringing her to a family that will cherish and understand her.
Basenjis are often abandoned or given up for adoption. They are beautiful dogs but do not make good pets for families that do not understand the breed. Years ago my sister wanted a dog and did a lot of research into what breed to get. Basenji it was. Dollar was a pound puppy, twice rejected but then my sister came along and gave him a good home. Dollar passed away a number of years ago. My sister got involved with BRAT, first fostering dogs, then helping coordinate adoptions. She also helps write the first doggie (person) descriptions of the dogs awaiting adoption. Makes one want to adopt each and every one of them.
A salute to my sister and all dog rescue volunteers.
Marvelle (who has probably already been renamed by her new parents, which is fine since she didn’t respond to Marvelle) probably started life in a puppy mill in Texas. She is probably about seven months old. She is a beautiful tri-colored basenji.
A volunteer from BRAT (Basenji Rescue and Transport http://basenjirescue.org) drove her from Texas to southern California. Another volunteer took her from southern California to Harris ranch (about 400 miles round trip up I-5.) Another volunteer then drove from San Jose to Harris ranch (again about 400 miles round trip) to bring her to his home. We drove from Sacramento to San Jose and brought her to Davis (200 miles round trip) where her new parents met us to take her to her new home in Chico (200 miles round trip) A lot of time and gasoline, and a whole lot of love went into bringing her to a family that will cherish and understand her.
Basenjis are often abandoned or given up for adoption. They are beautiful dogs but do not make good pets for families that do not understand the breed. Years ago my sister wanted a dog and did a lot of research into what breed to get. Basenji it was. Dollar was a pound puppy, twice rejected but then my sister came along and gave him a good home. Dollar passed away a number of years ago. My sister got involved with BRAT, first fostering dogs, then helping coordinate adoptions. She also helps write the first doggie (person) descriptions of the dogs awaiting adoption. Makes one want to adopt each and every one of them.
A salute to my sister and all dog rescue volunteers.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
All systems down - UPS replacement ahead
Computer room emptied of racks and equipment to replace UPS system
Originally uploaded by siegel_jackie.
Friday the 13th we had to bring all our network systems down (websites, internal shares, email and Internet access) in order to clear out the computer room for a UPS system replacement on the 14th.
The big gray box in the back of the room is the old 4,000 pound UPS (battery back-up) system. It started failing a few months ago. Turns out they have an expected life span of 10 to 12 years. Ours lasted a bit longer, but not by much.
The UPS system provides short-term emergency power in event of a power failure. It gives us enough time to gracefully shut down all the servers in order to prevent corruption of data. It is not designed as a long-term backup system. 
If all goes as planned, Saturday the 14th the old UPS system will be hauled out and the new rack-mounted system will be installed. Time permitting, the equipment racks and computer room furniture will be rolled back in.
Sunday the 15th will be a frantic race against the clock to reattach all the power cords and cables and then power on the network and equipment (in the correct order) to bring everything back up.
As it took over 3 hours on Friday just to pull out all the cords, Sunday will be a very full day.
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