Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!

Hope you had a good one and better ones to come! I've finally gotten around to sorting some pictures from last year when my parents and brother were here. So without much ado I present, the Road Trip 2005 site. I put the new iWeb program to good use and think the results are quite good. Check it out and let me know.

Not much else by way of updates. I've been wanting to post some pictures but ran out of Flickr bandwidth so will post tomorrow or so. I'm close to intermediate snowboarding (I think); In any case, I'm having a lot more fun than I was when I just started so am really looking forward to the next Kirkwood trip. App has been busy with job apps and I'm confident she'll find a good role. I've now got Soul Calibur III and am looking forward to playing that so I might be quiet on the blog for a bit :)

You want cute? You can't handle the cute!!

With a title that's a blatant rip-off from CNET News, I introduce to you Cute Overload, which is exactly what the name says - lots of cute pictures. I'm sure the female readers of this blog will love it. :)

On a totally different note, Happy Republic Day to my fellow Indians!

Slow week

I got back from Rochester and plunged headfirst into the work week. Plenty of work at office this week which has made it a slow week here on the blog. I'm trying to update my photo library (starting with last summer's road trip) so hopefully I'll start posting some pictures real soon. Other than that, not much else has been going on so will update as time permits.

Blogging from Rochester, NY

Yes, I've been told that I must have my head checked for coming to NY state from CA in the winter but I'm here with friends in what is right now a really warm house!! Murugan, Harish (surprise!) and Raghu have been spending time together catching up and playing cards today. Thanks to Vandana (Mrs. Raghu) for some really great food today!! Hope to head out and take some pictures tomorrow.
We've been lucky to have great weather today, hopefully that will stretch into tomorrow. Hope everyone has a good weekend, and good luck to App who is prepping for job interviews!!

Digital Television: Making Sense of it all

Engadget presents Digital Television, Part 1: Making Sense of it all:

"Digital Television (DTV) is upon us friends - some of you already lie prostrate at its feet, a few of you cower in terror at its approach, and we'll lay odds that most of you, whether you live in Amsterdam or New Amsterdam, are confused as hell about what it all means. So let's all gather 'round this phosphorescent global campfire, and we'll tell you a scary story which makes that man with a hook-hand sound as passive as Bo Peep."

It's a pretty good read for anyone that wants to quickly get started with DTV basics. They also have Part 2: Global Status and Part 3: Devices up already so check out all of them.

Powder!

From abc-of-snowboarding.com -

"Powder is freshly fallen, untouched, soft snow. Powder, tiny flakes and crystals form the smooth and soft surface in mountains. It forms a soft smooth surface that will give you the feeling that you are floating in a weightless environment. Powder is often packed in thick layers that form a natural pillow for any crashes.

Most snowboarders and skiers find powder the ultimate surface especially since it is the best snow to land on because it does not hurt as much as hard, compact snow. Thick powder is the best surface for trying new tricks and increasing your speed record. It is also easier to carve turns, to control your speed, and to hold your edge when the snow is like powder. "

Just an intro for those unfamiliar with the term. Check the full article for more info and other types of snow. Darrell and I had a awesome day in the powder at Kirkwood on Monday. Fresh powder is to die for, hope to get more such days in. Need to keep watching the storms. :)

The Sony Bravia Advert

Happy Pongal, I have a long weekend thanks to Martin Luther King Jr. and will go to Kirkwood tomorrow to celebrate. We had a good pongal on Saturday, thanks to App for the food. Back to the Sony ad, I wanted to post a link to this ad for a number of reasons - One, it's a really cool ad. Two, it's set in San Francisco and I love that. Third and certainly the best reason is that my neighbour Mike's Jeep Cherokee was used in the ad (it's the first one one the left when the balls start rolling down) and he's got the little dents on his car to prove it. Pretty cool, be sure to check out both the short and long versions.
The Sony Bravia Advert.
You'll need to have Quicktime 7; go ahead and get it - it's a worthwhile upgrade. 7 supports HD.