It has been a busy day, not to mention the week before, but Rapidweaver 4.0 (RW4) made it's way out of Beta. Along with it a whole new Rapidweaver web site, forum and manual.
IMHO, this is the best RW yet. An updated interface as well as something very new; Sandwiches. Real Mac Software has created an open file format for the Rapidweaver Project file called a Sandwich. You can right click on this file and access all the stored information that RW4 uses to create the site files when you publish or export the site. This opens possibilities for editing the site even when you don't have RW4 around to work on the site. I have not delved into this deeply yet, it will be interesting.
To put the frosting on the cake, all popular plugins where updated recently to work work with RW4. The newest member of this family is Collage2. Isaiah over at Yourhead has created a whole new version of this popular plugin. You can use Collage v1 right along with Collage 2. Just remember that Collage 2 is not compatible with previous versions of Rapidweaver and does not work with existing pages created with Collage v1.
If you are holding back, my word is: Don't. Jump in and get RW4. It's free for all RW3.6+ users. Don't forget to update your plugins too.
Just in case you are wondering where the old Forum is with all it's content, check out this Post
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
RapidWeaver 4.0 Preview
David Chartier has a nice write up on Rapidweaver 4.0. Obviously he has a demo copy (lucky him).
Some nice new features and some cleaned up ones too.
You can read about this over at the Ars Technica site
If you like it, go over and DIGG this
Nothing more for me to say, David's got this one...
Some nice new features and some cleaned up ones too.
You can read about this over at the Ars Technica site
If you like it, go over and DIGG this
Nothing more for me to say, David's got this one...
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
A Simple Thing You Can Do to have Safer Water
Think you're water bottle is safe? Think again. Check to see if it is a "1" type of plastic and not a "3", "6" or "7"
A few simple changes, like only using type "1" bottles, can eliminate one more possible hazard (hormone mimicking chemical - see video).
Play Video News Story
A few simple changes, like only using type "1" bottles, can eliminate one more possible hazard (hormone mimicking chemical - see video).
Play Video News Story
Friday, April 11, 2008
A Restaurant Rave
I don't often rave about an eating experience but every once in a while I have one of those experiences that is memorable. In fact my wife, Faith, and I ate at this restaurant 3 times in a row!
I have been printing out recipes from from Bobby Flay for a while now. All have been great stuff. Now I have finally had the experience of eating at the Mesa Grill in Las Vegas. All I can say is WOW! and WOW! All Faith & I wanted to do was come back for more to try other dishes. Each flavor and texture were exquisite. Both subtle and bold flavors. Everything from the fish tacos to the signature tamale and prawns appetizer where wonderful.
And Bobby was "in the house" updating the menu while we were there. And yes, I got the cookbook too. :)
I do have to thank my good buddy (and ex sous chef) Ace for the recommendation. Ace, I will go where ever you say to eat...
So next time you are in Las Vegas do yourself a favor and experience this place. We will be going back, and soon!
Also in New York and The Bahamas
I have been printing out recipes from from Bobby Flay for a while now. All have been great stuff. Now I have finally had the experience of eating at the Mesa Grill in Las Vegas. All I can say is WOW! and WOW! All Faith & I wanted to do was come back for more to try other dishes. Each flavor and texture were exquisite. Both subtle and bold flavors. Everything from the fish tacos to the signature tamale and prawns appetizer where wonderful.
And Bobby was "in the house" updating the menu while we were there. And yes, I got the cookbook too. :)
I do have to thank my good buddy (and ex sous chef) Ace for the recommendation. Ace, I will go where ever you say to eat...
So next time you are in Las Vegas do yourself a favor and experience this place. We will be going back, and soon!
Also in New York and The Bahamas
Monday, March 3, 2008
Finding Art in Sedona
Having just returned from the Sedona Film Festival in Sedona Arizona I can truly say that Independent Film is alive and well.
My wife and I had the opportunity to see to "hang out" and meet some interesting people. Over 60% of the 135 films where produced and/or directed by women. To find out more about their views on independent film making we sat in on an interview with Mary Stewart Masterson, Diane Ladd and Kimberly Williams-Paisley conducted by Robert Osborne, head of Turner Classic Movies.
Hollywood is still a "boys club" and a closed society that go with formula movies (no surprise here). The studios use to make lots of movies and make a little on each. Now it's all about fewer movies with huge budgets and huge (potential) profits. But the most revealing information about the Arts and the Film industry is that most films are now made outside of the US. Diane pointed to some research done showing over $200 Billion money spent overseas instead of here. Independent films are hard to get made due to lack of ways to fund them.
In spite of all the difficulties, trials, tribulations and small budgets amazing films are being made. Films with heart and soul, even from the male director/producers.
Three films I hope make it to a screen or video store near you will go into my DVD library if I get a chance to buy theme.
The Music in Me
A film with lots of heart. Intellectually and physically challenged people of all ages and the dance school in Sydney Australia that makes a difference in their lives and the lives of their families. As a bonus to seeing this wonderful film, an anonymous downer helped fly in the 4 of these extraordinary people and their moms as well as the movie's producer and the dance teacher. I was honored to meet them. Bring the tissue...
Speed and Angels
Dreams can come true. But you have to work for them! This film follows the life of two young adults who have always wanted to be Navy Pilots. Not just any type of pilot, F14 TomCat pilots on a carrier at sea! One woman and one man who make it happen and you get to follow and experience the journey. Great fighter jet footage in and out of the cockpit and well as interviews with family and colleagues. Find out what it really takes to be a Top Gun!
It was my great pleasure to meet the Producer, Director, Editor and Megan, the young Top Gun! Get this, (at the time the movie was shot) there are about 3450 Navy pilots. 24 are women, only 1 was a TomCat pilot. Megan is the pilot! She now flies FA18 Hornets but her first love is the F14 TomCat. Oh, and the profanity is real when you get shot off of an aircraft carrier from 0 to 180 knots in less than 3 seconds!
Crazy
A dramatic story of one of there greatest guitarists not known of by the public to ever live and work in Nashville, Hank Garland. Truly a tragic story of how his life played out. But fortunately we can still hear his music in a large amount of the best recordings made in the ear.
Hank was among the first true guitar virtuosos to emerge from the Nashville studios — a player who helped define the standards by which other Nashville session guitarists are judged. He was extraordinary not only at country music, but rock and jazz.
First time lead actor Waylon Payne does an amazing job. This film was shot in just 24 days (yes, I had a chance to talk with Director/Writer/Producer Rick Bieber and told him he must be "crazy")! Chatted with Waylon too. Nice guy. Keep you eye out for him. He has 4 films coming out this year he is in!
My wife and I had a short chat with Diane Ladd and her husband about the need for more support of the Arts in the US. So get out there to your local film fest and support it. Bring others. We think you will be truly amazed at what you find.
My wife and I had the opportunity to see to "hang out" and meet some interesting people. Over 60% of the 135 films where produced and/or directed by women. To find out more about their views on independent film making we sat in on an interview with Mary Stewart Masterson, Diane Ladd and Kimberly Williams-Paisley conducted by Robert Osborne, head of Turner Classic Movies.
Hollywood is still a "boys club" and a closed society that go with formula movies (no surprise here). The studios use to make lots of movies and make a little on each. Now it's all about fewer movies with huge budgets and huge (potential) profits. But the most revealing information about the Arts and the Film industry is that most films are now made outside of the US. Diane pointed to some research done showing over $200 Billion money spent overseas instead of here. Independent films are hard to get made due to lack of ways to fund them.
In spite of all the difficulties, trials, tribulations and small budgets amazing films are being made. Films with heart and soul, even from the male director/producers.
Three films I hope make it to a screen or video store near you will go into my DVD library if I get a chance to buy theme.
The Music in Me
A film with lots of heart. Intellectually and physically challenged people of all ages and the dance school in Sydney Australia that makes a difference in their lives and the lives of their families. As a bonus to seeing this wonderful film, an anonymous downer helped fly in the 4 of these extraordinary people and their moms as well as the movie's producer and the dance teacher. I was honored to meet them. Bring the tissue...
Speed and Angels
Dreams can come true. But you have to work for them! This film follows the life of two young adults who have always wanted to be Navy Pilots. Not just any type of pilot, F14 TomCat pilots on a carrier at sea! One woman and one man who make it happen and you get to follow and experience the journey. Great fighter jet footage in and out of the cockpit and well as interviews with family and colleagues. Find out what it really takes to be a Top Gun!
It was my great pleasure to meet the Producer, Director, Editor and Megan, the young Top Gun! Get this, (at the time the movie was shot) there are about 3450 Navy pilots. 24 are women, only 1 was a TomCat pilot. Megan is the pilot! She now flies FA18 Hornets but her first love is the F14 TomCat. Oh, and the profanity is real when you get shot off of an aircraft carrier from 0 to 180 knots in less than 3 seconds!
Crazy
A dramatic story of one of there greatest guitarists not known of by the public to ever live and work in Nashville, Hank Garland. Truly a tragic story of how his life played out. But fortunately we can still hear his music in a large amount of the best recordings made in the ear.
Hank was among the first true guitar virtuosos to emerge from the Nashville studios — a player who helped define the standards by which other Nashville session guitarists are judged. He was extraordinary not only at country music, but rock and jazz.
First time lead actor Waylon Payne does an amazing job. This film was shot in just 24 days (yes, I had a chance to talk with Director/Writer/Producer Rick Bieber and told him he must be "crazy")! Chatted with Waylon too. Nice guy. Keep you eye out for him. He has 4 films coming out this year he is in!
My wife and I had a short chat with Diane Ladd and her husband about the need for more support of the Arts in the US. So get out there to your local film fest and support it. Bring others. We think you will be truly amazed at what you find.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Sundog's Place - A New Look
Sundog's Place has a new look. After much thought and looking around I kept finding myself drawn back to Josh Lockhart's Silk Theme.
So here it is. A clean, nice and definitely modern looking site. I still have more to do.... But now I feel inspired again, thanks to Josh and this beautiful theme.
More soon.
So here it is. A clean, nice and definitely modern looking site. I still have more to do.... But now I feel inspired again, thanks to Josh and this beautiful theme.
More soon.
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