Pixels and Widgets

A blog by Tai Toh

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  • Random stuff.

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    Wii Impressions Having had the Wii since launch day, I can say with authority that Nintendo truly delivered on the goods. It’s just so much fun to play. The look on my friend’s faces is extraordinary. A true revolution. I haven’t had a chance to dive into Zelda yet, but it looks awesome. Hawaii Pictures…

  • Blogging Software: I pick the winners

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    I sure know how to pick the winners. When I started IA Dynamo back in early 2004, I was confronted with 3 different blogging platforms: Textpattern Drupal WordPress In my wisdom, I chose Textpattern. Clearly, as determined by Google Trends, I chose the wrong system. I don’t think it would have made much of a…

  • Thoughts about Logos and Design

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    I made an invoice yesterday, and while I was trying to manage the layout of the text, it occurred to me that my company, Pixels and Widgets Inc. doesn’t have a logo. Off I go looking at logos and conventions. I found this great site that really gave me insight into what it takes to…

  • Flickr Update: My Wedding

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    Is it really extraordinary?, originally uploaded by jjso. TAI: I’ve always remarked that it seemed statistically improbable for us to find each other. So in that context, it does seem extraordinary. Jen and I got married this October 7th. We’ve created a massive photoset of about 280+ pictures. Click here to see more. Thoughts on…

  • Flickr Update

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    Macro – Star Lilly, originally uploaded by Tai Toh. I’ve done a major upload of photos in Flickr. Here is one photo of a star lilly that I took while walking along Harbourfront in August. I’ve also added two other sets. One of the sets are for Clement and Jiane’s wedding (2006/09/03), and the other…

  • Fulfilling a Pact

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    4 1/2 years ago, a group of merry friends, made a pact. It was a rash decision in my opinion, however the four of us (Byron, Kevin, Dave and I) always intended to keep our word. I’m glad to say that this particular pact went through as planned. See the entry Brotherhood of the Stag…

  • Server Update: GCC 4.1.1

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    Finally did the “emerge -uva system && emerge -uva world” on the old server to recompile everything to GCC 4.1.1. Will it improve performance? Unlikely. GCC for Intel x86 Coppermines (Pentium 3s) was pretty stable to begin with, but I just had to do it. -T

  • Emulating games

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    I’ve grown quite used to having my PC workstation connected to my HDTV. The box is loud, hot and it adds to my hydro bill, I’m sure. However, I really like being able to swtich to a different video input on my TV and surf the net. Very convenient. One thing I’ve started doing is…

  • Adobe Lightroom Beta

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    I downloaded the Adobe Lightroom Beta that I mentioned in my previous entry. Overall, I like it, it’s no Photoshop, but it’s definitely slick for a beta. It’s way faster than camera raw too (although very kludgy on my work laptop). The week has gone by quickly. This weekend is mostly wedding stuff. Jen and…

  • Camera, Work and Weddings

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    I haven’t had much time to write much on this blog lately. I’ve been too busy with work, the wedding and life to sit and type. Even if it is therapeutic, there just doesn’t seem to be enough time; or rather, I am not spending my time wisely. Camera To date, I’ve taken about 12…