Your source for the latest news and updates from Digital Reign. http://www.digitalreign.org Wednesday, June 18, 2008 23:56:00 As he was often introduced, “the NBC News Washington Bureau Chief and moderator of Meet the Press” was truly one of a kind. After passing away suddenly on Friday of an apparent heart attack, the realities of Tim Russert's passing have really hit home for many Americans, who, like myself, had come to consider him a friend. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=122 Tuesday, June 3, 2008 23:26:00 I was recently contacted by a rather confused individual named Jim who decided that it would be prudent to accuse me of some rather unsavory activities. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=121 Monday, March 25, 2008 11:42:00 I have been a comic book fan since I was a kid. A few years ago, I came across an online comic called DEAD DAYS over at deviantART. And as the webcomic approaches strip number 400, I couldn't resist inviting the artist to this forum. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=119 Sunday, February 24, 2008 6:29:00 After a much needed break from activity in the online world, I find myself involved in a few projects. Work in "the real world" is very demanding, but I have found some time to finally complete the first stages of an initiative that I have been trying to launch for some time. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=118 Thursday, November 6, 2007 9:19:00 I have a confession to make. I have been completely obsessed with Cover Flow. You know ... the cool visual element of Apple's iTunes that displays all of your album artwork by mimicking the display qualities of a jukebox. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=117 Monday, December 3, 2007 11:19:00 I was relaxed on the couch on Sunday evening when my phone rang. Normally, I check the caller ID before answering, but this time, I was caught up in the final seconds of some football highlights on ESPN. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=116 Sunday, December 2, 2007 9:46:00 At first glance, we can assume that the entertainment industry is in trouble. Overrun with criminals that call themselves union representatives, 'essential staff members' on strike, whining babies that call themselves talent, and let's not forget the people that make it all work ... the studio and label executives. I can't seem to turn on the television without seeing more of the same insignificant news about the state of our shitty entertainment industry. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=115 Sunday, November 18, 2007 11:39:00 The craziness that overtakes mankind is just around the corner. The holiday shopping season starts in 5 days, and although I will not be out and about on Friday morning with the rest of you capitalists, I thought I would do my part to bolster the economy and post links to the three most popular places to help you find the deals. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=114 Sunday, November 18, 2007 11:35:00 You know, many people have emailed me regarding new posts here at Digital Reign. It seems that there are at least a few "true believers" that check in regularly for the latest insight into that which is my view of life, liberty, and my pursuit of happiness. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=113 Sunday, August 26, 2007 11:39:00 You know ... I am the last person to talk about people. I mean, I always try to assist and support those less fortunate (and less intelligent) than the "average bear"; without pointing out what is in many cases the obvious [stop laughing Jennifer]. However, in THIS case, I have seen something that I can't just let go. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=112 Tuesday, August 21, 2007 00:21:00 So I was catching up on some reading and came across a post over at "the crispy lizard" about a new camera that Canon just announced. I am literally beside myself on the couch right now. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=111 Saturday, August 11, 2007 09:27:00 With the success of this summer's blockbuster movie The Simpsons, there is huge interest in the longest running prime-time cartoon in history. It seems that America has opened their wallets and allowed Homer to grab all their money for donuts and beer; oh, and all the stuff the guy in the Mastercard voice-over says. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=110 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 07:33:00 Barry Bonds hit home run number 756 last night in San Francisco, breaking a record set by "hammerin' Hank Aaron" in 1976. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=109 Sunday, August 5, 2007 23:57:00 While everyone has been watching Bill and Melinda Gates, Mr. Slim was “moving and shaking” his way up the Forbes list; his fortune has grown $20 billion in the last two years. Talk about Slim Shady… http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=108 Monday, May 28, 2007 19:21:00 I just can’t let this go. I was on a United flight returning home from a business conference, and as many of you know … nothing is quite so satisfying as the flight home after a long week of sometimes-dry presentations. The day started off well with the punctual conclusion of the aforementioned conference. The ride from The Ambassador East Hotel to Chicago O’Hare was pleasant and uneventful. Curbside check-in … smooth. Even the 40-minute security line was not as bad as it could have been. But this is where my pleasant journey ends. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=107 Tuesday, April 17, 2007 21:33:00 Nikki Giovanni is a prolific professor, author and poet. She has had us on the edge of our seat when "spitting" and "dropping knowledge" on Russell Simmons' Def Poetry. And today, her comments at the memorial service for the many victims of what the media has dubbed 'The Massacre at Virginia Tech' really provided insight into the resolve on that campus and in the community. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=106 Sunday, April 15, 2007 23:57:00 I cannot decide how I feel about the whole Don Imus thing. My first thought after first hearing of his remarks (and the associated calls for his ouster) was that there was no way that MSNBC and CBS were going to walk away from the $30 million annually in advertising revenues because of 55 seconds of stupidity. I thought the media empire that Imus controlled was so significant, that this story would have no legs. Much to my surprise, I was wrong. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=105 Tuesday, March 12, 2007 20:37:00 So I was sitting around the house with some beautiful young ladies while talking about various topics of the moment, and the dialogue turned to “girl crushes”. After hearing the details of the concept, I must admit that I have never given any thought to making a list of people I would “hook up” with if given the opportunity ... http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=104 Wednesday, 10 January 2007 22:05:00 While out on New Year's Eve with the "usual suspects", I ran into an old friend. Since there were many familiar faces at the table, after some brief conversation, my friend wished everyone a Happy New Year and departed the restaurant with her family. Not wanting to miss an opportunity to hear a good story, I was asked by one of the fellas to recant the story of how this sweet, innocent (but "challenged") young lady once asked me about my feet (stop laughing). http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=103 Wednesday, 10 January 2007 22:05:00 What a wonderful start to the new year! I spent the holidays with family and very dear friends, and now that I have enjoyed a brief respite from Internet life, I am ready to jump back into "the fray". First, let me lay the smackdown on all those sissy phones that have been introduced recently... http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=102 Monday, 20 November 2006 21:35:00 Oh my goodness! It seems that celebrities all over the place are putting their foot in their mouths. Poor Kramer. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=101 Monday, 20 November 2006 10:26:00 My buddy Tom Cruise and his partner Paula Wagner were named the new "kings" of the storied Hollywood studio founded by Charlie Chaplin ... United Artists. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=100 Monday, 20 November 2006 9:56:00 I was laying in bed watching the news when I saw this crackhead (that would be OJ Simpson)in an interview with a "what's the problem" attitude. I wanted to reach into the television and smack him upside the head. What is he thinking? A book about "IF" he did it? http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=99 Sunday, 21 October 2006 22:10:00 As many of you know, the problems that COULD occur while traveling are significant. In my case, they seem to multiply exponentially. I don't normally talk about stupid people, but I just couldn't help myself here. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=94 Saturday, 2 September 2006 10:26:00 I don't remember a lot of things. Names ... dates ... faces ... usually, that doesn't bother me because most of the time, I have WAY too many things to do to get caught up in the minutia of details. The mind is an amazing thing. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=92 Saturday, 13 August 2006 13:56:00 For all of you who have been in a position to capture the perfect photograph only to have the opportunity ruined by someone standing in your frame, there is now an option. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=91 Saturday, 12 August 2006 22:27:00 G-Dub said "stop this sh!t" and nothing changed. But Kofi calls Fuad and Ehud and says "cease fire" and everyone agrees. I don't know if I should weigh in ... aww hell, why not. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=90 Saturday, 29 July 2006 10:46:00 I meant to post this a while ago and just came across it again while watching the series finale of Alias again on my TiVo. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=89 Tuesday, 4 July 2006 19:15:00 On a day when many Americans are out by the pool with hot dogs and burgers on the grill, the counrty has returned to space with great fanfare. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=88 Tuesday, 4 July 2006 18:56:00 People should base their “heroes” on actions not perception or rumor, or unfounded admiration, but on the actions we take. Clearly, I have two new heroes today. The impact these two individuals will have on the world as we know it will be significant. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=87 Thursday, 1 June 2006 23:56:00 Hurriane season begins today, and it would seem that no resident in the gulf coast region is 100% certain that levee repairs, the government's new infrastructure plans, or FEMA's efforts will be sufficient enough to protect them this year. For posterity, and in all seriousness, if you are one of my visitors from that region, please take a moment to read FEMA's post on preparedness. Although confidence is a bit low at the moment, every little bit helps right? http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=86 Monday, 8 May 2006 22:46:00 Today, with a few simple words ... fifteen in fact ... a judge remarked "I find no breach of the trademark agreement has been demonstrated. The action therefore fails." That seems to be the final answer. If you are interested in the full legal decision, feel free to check it out. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=85 Monday, 8 May 2006 22:17:00 I was surfing the Internet a few months ago and came across something called a vexel. I thought to myself ... what the hell is a vexel? http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=84 Tue, 4 May 2006 12:00:00 Once in a while, we are able to get a glimpse into the world of an artist we admire, and for me, I consider this particular artist to be the standard by which all others "skinners" are measured. The creativity displayed by the team over at The Skins Factory is incredible. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=83 Tue, 12 Apr 2006 22:00:00 So I was sitting here thinking about the title of this post (thanks for that Bryan), and it occured to me that I have heard it somewhere before. You would think it would be easy to find out who said it, but apparently that's not the case. Just a mindless ranting. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=82 Thu, 6 Apr 2006 18:30:00 Windows on a Macintosh is here! Apple has announced that its new app called Boot Camp will enable the best machines in the world to run a less than perfect operating system. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=81 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:00:00 Well ... sometimes you just gotta hand it to inventors. Who knew that some of the most useful items many of us have come to rely on may never have been invented were it not for some old fashioned dumb luck. Read on to see the 10 most popular discoveries. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=80 Tue, 1 Mar 2006 21:58:00 Have you ever wanted to own your own bank? You may be able to do it easier than you think. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=79 Tue, 1 Mar 2006 21:57:00 So I was sitting here watching 'American Idol' and checking my email, and I got a link to a parody asking the question "What if Microsoft marketed the iPod?" http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=78 Tue, 1 Mar 2006 10:30:00 I wanted to call attention to a "like minded" individual that has started a blog (sorry for the delay in visiting B). Nice, creative writing style, and insightful commentary with regular posts. Enough said. Stop by for a visit. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=77 Tue, 31 Jan 2006 22:00:00 Our latest interview with the talented Katie Cheng. http://www.digitalreign.org/interviewcheng.shtml Thu, 26 Jan 2005 19:35:00 I received an email yesterday with a link to a video entitled 'Why Macs Suck'. Given my affinity for the Mac line of products, I just had to visit the site and check it out. I mean, I couldn't just allow someone to create a short movie belittling my beloved Mac without at least making an effort to defend it, could I? http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=76 Sat, 21 Jan 2006 12:15:00 I was checking out the gallery over at VisualSeed Photography when I saw a photo of an unbelievable Macintosh setup. I want one! http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=75 Thu, 15 Dec 2005 22:12:00 While watching the news the other day, I saw a story about a new site called PostSecret. The idea is that since every person has a secret ... something that NOBODY knows ... the average person will jump at the chance to tell the EVERYONE about it. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=74 Sun, 11 Dec 2005 23:25:00 The world of comedy has lost a legend. Entertainer Richard Pryor died Saturday following a heart attack. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=73 Fri, 25 Nov 2005 21:31:00 One of my favorite actors, Pat Morita has died. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=72 Fri, 11 Nov 2005 00:12:00 Digital Reign is pleased to announce that the fine people over at Guava Studios have launched Favmark - the next generation of Internet bookmark management. Be on the lookout for our interview with Favmark's founder, Scott Bowler. In the mean time, head over to sign up at Favmark and beat the rush. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=71 Fri, 4 Nov 2005 20:32:00 After a wonderful evening of merriment with some dear friends, I was sitting here at my computer burning up some significant bandwidth and wondering what I should do next. It was then that I came across a quiz. Normally, I don't take quizzes like this, but I was intrigued by some of the questions. This is your run of the mill "hero quiz" that asked the simple question "Which hero would you be?" After answering the 66 questions, I got the following result. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=70 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 21:53:00 The American Society of Magazine Editors have unveiled their picks for the top 40 magazine covers of the last 40 years. The Magazine Publishers of America report that the winners were selected from 444 submissions. While everyone won't agree with the choices, there is certainly something for every opinion. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=69 Thu, 13 Oct 2005 19:29:00 With great fanfare, my friends over at Apple have announced the release of its video iPod. Now, in addition to your favorite photos and music library, you can watch home movies, music videos or your favorite tv shows. Outstanding! http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=68 Fri, 30 Sep 2005 22:49:00 Have you ever wondered what process started the current GUI phenomenon? Why, the Macintosh of course. Susan Kare’s original designs for the first Macintosh computer icons continue to exert a powerful influence over the look and feel of modern-day personal computing. Given the current infatuation with skinning and the creation of new "themes", who would have thought that it all started with the Mac. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=67 Sun, 25 Sep 2005 12:33:00 Just when you thought it was safe to buy the "latest cool gadget" from Apple, Steve Jobs defies conventional wisdom and unveils a new "latest cool gadget". I don't know which is worse ... the fact that I want one or that I haven't even opened my iPod Mini yet. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=66 Sun, 25 Sep 2005 11:30:00 Two significant updates at Digital Reign have taken place. After months of emptiness, the galleries have been loaded. Stop by to check out the pics. And in a word ... RSS. Subscribe to the feed and never miss the latest posting. Enjoy. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=65 Fri, 23 Sep 2005 20:03:00 My favorites ... the Sketches By Leonardo and The Original Alice. Check out Online Gallery: Turning The Pages to "leaf through 14 great books and magnify the details." http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=64 Wed, 31 Aug 2005 10:00:21 There are no words to describe the destruction that remains in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=62 Sat, 24 Aug 2005 18:14:24 Defining the upper limits of large-format photography, digital scanning and image processing, custom-built Gigapxl cameras capture images with unprecedented resolution. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=60 Tue, 20 Aug 2005 19:10:40 It was a year ago this week that the Google IPO created record buzz. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=59 Thu, 01 Aug 2005 11:28:44 I have been quietly checking out the features of the new Apple OS X. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=55 Fri, 09 Sep 2005 20:11:04 Did Kanye West really suggest that George Bush Doesn't like Black people? Check out the latest twist in the story. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=63 Tue, 27 Aug 2005 13:17:34 The beauty of Skype. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=61 Wed, 7 Aug 2005 19:25:11 A community that I have spent quite a bit of time in has become imbroiled in a bit of turmoil of late. Those of you familiar with deviantART will know the pain this causes the true supporters of the site. http://www.digitalreign.org/index.php?p=hot&id=56