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the workshop tumblog

June 2008

68 posts

Looks like the 2008 models are hard to find right now due to the 2009 models about to ship. I also heard that the manual transmission 2008 xD might have been discontinued first along with my first color choice (blue) to make way for the 2009 models. This would explain why I haven’t gotten my xD yet. I may have to wait for the 2009 model. I’m going to call the dealership today and ask...

An alternate branded version of the last link →

This is also for work. I used the same basic CSS and just changed the color and graphics. The product is the same but the branding is different for dealers.

Finally got my latest work site design online →

I had finished this layout some time last year but the product is just now finally getting close enough to production to get the site online.

Still waiting on my new car...

I’m starting to become a little annoyed by the lack of information about ETA on the order of my new Scion xD. I put $500 down to get the car on order, and it’ll have been a full 2 weeks as of July 1st. All I’ve heard from the dealership (early last week) was; There aren’t any blue available anywhere, and if they can find the grey at another dealer they’d have it in a...

WALL•E is great!

Saw it today with friends. Best Pixar film yet.

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-6-29) →

The Smashing Pumpkins Muse 30 Seconds to Mars Radiohead Yeah Yeah Yeahs Imported from Last.fm Tumblr

A user friendly free synthesizer: Crystal →

Crystal is a semi-modular software synthesizer featuring both subtractive synthesis and frequency modulation (FM) synthesis. It offers abundant modulation control with over 90 parameters which may be modulated, multi-stage envelopes with graphical editors, extensive tempo sync of envelopes/lforates/delay times, built-in effects for chorus/flanging/comb filtering/echoes, and a band splitter for...

Free Mac Synthesizer: Automat →

The Nintendo DS Synthesizer I posted about yesterday got me looking for Mac programs. I found one free one; it’s not too user friendly to install since it’s got almost no instructions, but I figured it out… Once downloaded, you start by running the “Install.command” file by double clicking it. Then you put the “Automat1.component” file...

Wow this makes me want a Nintendo DS. A full featured synthesizer program for the DS: Korg DS-10.

I did sketch yesterday

But I wasn’t happy enough with it to scan and post it. We’ll see if I can sketch something today worth posting.

Mac App: Flux →

This is an interesting looking web design program for Mac that might be great for people who don’t like to code their layouts by hand. Unlike most other object oriented website builders (drag and drop etc), this program actually uses CSS instead of tables. Let me know if you’ve given it a try.

Create online interactive timelines. I’m trying it for a story outline of the previously mentioned graphic novel I’m working on. It even allows groups to collaborate on a timeline.

CPU Concept Art →

My friend and I have been working on a graphic novel idea for years, starting when we both lived in Tucson AZ. We are at it again, now long distance over the internet. He posted another concept the other day on my community site Untitled Image. untitledimage: Fragile added a photo: CPU Concept AGAIN!

Found some Tumblrs in my neighborhood

Using the Tumblr map I found a few people around here that also have Tumblogs. So it would seem that I’m not the only web geek in town.

Blog Design Thoughts

I’ve been thinking about adding some art to the header to set it a part from other blogs. Maybe something hand drawn even. We’ll see what happens. My goal is to be listed on the Tumblr Sweet Themes page or perhaps the Artists page if I can make this more of an art blog for my sketches etc.

Truth about Obama →

I’ve even heard people locally talking about some of these rumors. It’s sad people buy into some of these. This link has the truth.

Got my first comment spam!

I take this as a good sign that my blog is getting out on the web. Funny how lame these spammers are. As far as I know there is no such security whole in the iPhone. It also looks like they forgot to include their link, or it was auto deleted by the comment system. Iphone Wallpaper This blog is related to Iphone Wallpaper that, One quick and easy way for cyber criminals to access and steal a...

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-6-22) →

Incubus The Smashing Pumpkins Placebo The Killers Chevelle Imported from Last.fm Tumblr

My Robot Painting iPhone Wallpaper on Pixelgirl →

It’s been a while since I submitted it, but she’s finally listed it on at least the iPhone wallpaper page. I still hope she puts the full desktop up on the site too.

Blog layout getting better

I’ve been tweaking the CSS on and off all week and it’s really starting to take shape. I’m not sure if I’ll be using the little icons, I may end-up making something a little more original. Comments are welcome. Please post any layout bugs I may have missed. IE 6+ should work fine though.

Me: Think I should test the chat post?
My Brain: Yes you should to make sure your CSS works.
Me: Ok.
My Brain: Stop talking to yourself!
Me: Sorry!

A little Garageband creation I did with a friend...

LittleBigPlanet dev chats about story mode, adult... →

I’m really excited about this game. 4 player should be really fun.

The Shins: Wincing The Night Away $3.99 Today →

(Only today) On Amazon MP3. It’s a great album, well worth checking out at $3.99.

Going to put money down on my new car

I’m going in to the dealership tonight and put in my order for a manual blue or dark grey Scion xD with security system. Can’t wait to see how long it takes to come-in. I’ll post an update later.

Testing Comment System

I just now put in the code for Disqus.com a free commenting system that can be used with any blog system including the comment-less Tumblr. I hope it works well.

$1.99 Full Album Specials on Amazon MP3 →

A different album each day! Keep an eye on the box in the top left to see the deal of the day.

The Custom Saber Shop →

Wow an online store just for stuff to make your own lightsabers. Might be a good place to go for the hard to find components.

Lightsabers 2.0 →

Another DIY lightsaber project similar to the video in my last post.

A clip from the Revision3 show PopSiren on how to make your own LED Lightsaber for around $50. I think this would be a fun project. One of my friends has a few of the expensive official Star Wars “Force FX” replicas that make sound too, and he likes to play sword fight with them at night. This project would cost about half the price and result in a custom design and something that you...

Auto Insurance Quote

Looks like my insurnace will be less with a new Scion xD. Must be a safer car or something. Can’t complain.

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-6-15) →

The Smashing Pumpkins Jim Sturgess Silversun Pickups Placebo Muse Imported from Last.fm Tumblr

Time for the weekend

Going to leave the blog’s CSS as it is for now. I’m off to have a weekend of Metal Gear Solid 4 and hopefully car shopping.