Earlier in the week I pointed to the first article in the “Adobe Talks” series we did on Macworld, but I neglected to point out the others. I figured I might as well do that now.
The series included interviews with the product managers for each application, as well as a detailed review. I was handling the interview and the “newsy” portion of the package.
So here they are if you want to read about Creative Suite 2:
Our heat-wave hit yesterday as promised. The highs certainly didn’t disappoint as it went over 110º at times in the afternoon heat and humidity — unfortunately the promised respite didn’t materialize today.
Despite wide predictions of thunderstorms overnight a return to livable temperatures on Sunday, we are still sweltering in the heat and humidity. We went up to Monique’s parents house today to help her father with a printer problem and to hook up a stereo component for him. The kids took the time to go for a swim in their pool and cool off a bit, but their has been no relief for Monique and I.
After we left there, we stopped off at the local park to see a dog show. Actually it was more of an exhibition, all intended for fun, no real competition. Lots of cool dogs, although not a Border Collie in the mix at all — kind of strange considering how smart they are.
The dogs did relay races and agility competitions, darting in and out of obstacles. Some of course, did better than others, but it was a lot of fun watching. Unfortunately, we were in the heat for the hour or so we watched — I was just cooked by the time I got home, but it was worth it.
Everyone is doing there own thing right now, trying to cool down. I have another feature due tomorrow, so I’ve been working this weekend, but the break this afternoon was nice.
No, that’s not a minus temperature for the blustery northern Canadians. They issued a weather warning in Halifax tomorrow telling us to stay inside for the majority of the day as temperatures are expected to hit between 30-35 degrees Celsius or 85-95 degrees Fahrenheit.
The temperature itself isn’t the big problem. We get incredible muggy weather here and that’s where the problem comes in. With everything else factored in including the haze and other crap, they expect the temperatures to get up to 40-45 degrees Celsius or 104-113 degrees Fahrenheit.
To make the day even worse they expect a cold front to move in tomorrow evening causing severe thunderstorms.
Sunday is supposed to be back to normal.
Michael actually started Soccer season on Tuesday, but I was in Cleveland so I didn’t get to see the first match. No big deal really, the first night they get their jerseys and meet the coach and stuff like that.
Tonight was their first real game. They played really well, but ended up losing 2-1 – a heartbreaker considering they had two breakaways in the second half and missed. One was saved by the goalie and one went wide.
The first match the coach is figuring out who plays what position and so on, so perhaps they’ll win next time.
Michael and I are going to start working for a half an hour or so every night on some soccer skills. It should be fun, I have a lot I can teach him and we’ll get to spend some time together.
I hate the Canadian Government. Not just the Federal government, but also the provincial and municipal governments, the school boards and anyone else that has anything to do with politics.
I hate politicians standing on my doorstep once every four years looking innocent, while they lie their ass off. I hate the fact that they don’t want to answer any questions, but expect your support.
The various branches of the Canadian governments are robbing the taxpayers blind and we just sit back and let them do it. They are taxing us to death and then waste the money on trips and gold plated shovels and other stupid shit that does nothing to solve any real problems.
Today in the newspaper, there was a story about the government paying $1 million for a fucking kitchen at the local military base — $1 million!!
Our goddamn helicopters are falling out of the sky because they are 60 years old and our government is fixing kitchens so they can entertain other dumbass politicians.
If these politicians were in the US they would be lynched and strung up! Yeah, yeah, I can hear you now, “I’m glad we’re not American – we are a peace loving nation.” BLAH, BLAH, Fucking BLAH!
Oh shut the fuck up! You are getting screwed and thanking them for doing it. The government is taking our money in every way possible. Just look at gas – we pay almost four times as much as they do in the US. Gas prices go up because of some made-up excuse and when that reason goes away, they come up with something else.
Have you ever watched these idiots we send to Ottawa? They are in parliament pounding on their tables and yelling at each other. Here’s a novel idea you jackasses – do some fucking work!
I’m tired of working harder only to lose out in the end because of the idiots we have in government.
Well my short stay at the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame is over. I had a lot of fun yesterday, but I wish I had more of an opportunity to look around. But work comes first and thankfully I finished everything that I needed to get done.
I went to the Hall of Fame in the afternoon, strolling around taking pictures of the giant Fender Strats – not a Les Paul in sight, what the hell is up with that! I was contemplating going into the exhibits or waiting for the banquet that was being held there later that night.
Ultimately, I waited. There was a sign at the entrance that no cameras were allowed inside the exhibits because some of the artists that donated exhibits didn’t want pictures taken.
When I got back to my hotel I still had quite a long wait before my room was ready. By the time I got settled it was time to leave for the award ceremony at the Hall of Fame.
The ceremony was great, but I still didn’t get to see much of the Hall of Fame. What I saw was pretty amazing.
I’m sitting at the Newark airport waiting for my connection to Cleveland, OH. I’ve never been to Cleveland before – come to think of it, I don’t think I even know anyone that’s been to Cleveland.
I am looking forward to going there though. I’m going to a banquet tonight at the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame! I doubt I’ll make it back there anytime soon, so I’ll try to make the best of it this afternoon.
I fly back home tomorrow morning, so any site seeing is going to be quick.
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