Trip Is On!

Now that I have to arrange my travel to coincide with Stephen's, I've learned not to count on exact details until I have the ticket info in my hand. However, I can now confidently announce that our trip to the US is on! I'll be coming in on Thanksgiving Day, spending it with my brother in LA and then staying on through Loscon, where Stephen will join me on Saturday. We fly out Sunday to Albuquerque for a few days, then on to Kansas City for SMOFcon. Then we go to DC for Stephen to attend the LISA computer conference, then I fly to the SF Bay Area on the Thursday for a lightning-fast trip, essentially just long enough to spend a day at work so my manager doesn't forget what I look like, then another day at my old synagogue before meeting Stephen at SFO on Saturday night and flying back to Australia.

Unfortunately, our different schedules mean that I will have to handle my own luggage at a couple of points, which my physio isn't thrilled with, but I hope that the sight of my neck collar will result in offers of aid from the more able-bodied public. I'm also not looking forward to having to deal with the varying heights of hotel pillows but c'est la vie. I see many analgesics in my future :-> At least my business class upgrade for the trip out looks good given that there are many unbought revenue seats as of this writing.

I look forward to seeing at least some of you at SMOFcon!

Trip Is On!

Now that I have to arrange my travel to coincide with Stephen's, I've learned not to count on exact details until I have the ticket info in my hand. However, I can now confidently announce that our trip to the US is on! I'll be coming in on Thanksgiving Day, spending it with my brother in LA and then staying on through Loscon, where Stephen will join me on Saturday. We fly out Sunday to Albuquerque for a few days, then on to Kansas City for SMOFcon. Then we go to DC for Stephen to attend the LISA computer conference, then I fly to the SF Bay Area on the Thursday for a lightning-fast trip, essentially just long enough to spend a day at work so my manager doesn't forget what I look like, then another day at my old synagogue before meeting Stephen at SFO on Saturday night and flying back to Australia.

Unfortunately, our different schedules mean that I will have to handle my own luggage at a couple of points, which my physio isn't thrilled with, but I hope that the sight of my neck collar will result in offers of aid from the more able-bodied public. I'm also not looking forward to having to deal with the varying heights of hotel pillows but c'est la vie. I see many analgesics in my future :-> At least my business class upgrade for the trip out looks good given that there are many unbought revenue seats as of this writing.

I look forward to seeing at least some of you at SMOFcon!

Is That Your Leader?

According to a story in the Daily Sun (complete with photos):

KFC today became the world’s first brand visible from outer space.

The fast food company have created a 87,500 square feet version of their founder, Colonel Sanders.

The stunt has been staged to celebrate a revamp of their logo. It is only the third time in 50 years the logo has been changed. And in case you're struggling to spot the difference - in the new version the colonel wears an apron.

The giant logo was created in the Nevada, near the secretive Area 51. It was made by a team of 50 designers, engineers, scientists, architects and other professionals using one-foot by one-foot painted tile pieces.

The new look colonel will replace the old logo in more than 14,000 KFC restaurants across the world over the next five years.

Is That Your Leader?

According to a story in the Daily Sun (complete with photos):

KFC today became the world’s first brand visible from outer space.

The fast food company have created a 87,500 square feet version of their founder, Colonel Sanders.

The stunt has been staged to celebrate a revamp of their logo. It is only the third time in 50 years the logo has been changed. And in case you're struggling to spot the difference - in the new version the colonel wears an apron.

The giant logo was created in the Nevada, near the secretive Area 51. It was made by a team of 50 designers, engineers, scientists, architects and other professionals using one-foot by one-foot painted tile pieces.

The new look colonel will replace the old logo in more than 14,000 KFC restaurants across the world over the next five years.

Not That There Was Any Doubt

But here is more proof of the bias at FOX News: a memo written when it became clear the Democrats had won Congress. Salient excerpt:

The elections and Rumsfeld's resignation were a major event, but not the end of the world. The war on terror goes on without interruption. Jennifer Griffin sent in info on Hamas' call for attacks on American interests. And let's be on the lookout for any statement from the Iraqi insurgents, who must be thrilled at the prospect of a Dem-controlled congress. [snip]

In the House, the newly empowered Dems will shed some fraternal blood before settling in. Murtha will challenge Hoyer for the leadership. A former hawk v. a political hack. Garrett will observe.

We'll continue to work the Hamas threat to the US that came hours after the election results. Griffin and Tobin will include it in their lives. Just because the Dems won, the war on terror isn't over.

Not That There Was Any Doubt

But here is more proof of the bias at FOX News: a memo written when it became clear the Democrats had won Congress. Salient excerpt:

The elections and Rumsfeld's resignation were a major event, but not the end of the world. The war on terror goes on without interruption. Jennifer Griffin sent in info on Hamas' call for attacks on American interests. And let's be on the lookout for any statement from the Iraqi insurgents, who must be thrilled at the prospect of a Dem-controlled congress. [snip]

In the House, the newly empowered Dems will shed some fraternal blood before settling in. Murtha will challenge Hoyer for the leadership. A former hawk v. a political hack. Garrett will observe.

We'll continue to work the Hamas threat to the US that came hours after the election results. Griffin and Tobin will include it in their lives. Just because the Dems won, the war on terror isn't over.