Monthly Archives: May 2007

Hawaii: Day Two – The Beginning and End of WWII

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Derek

Approaching the USS Arizona by boat USS Arizona: The Beginnings of World War II Our second day in Hawaii was mostly spent satisfying the historical interests of my father and brother with a trip to Pearl Harbor. There, visitors can … Continue reading →

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LOLCODE: Coming to a Compiler Near You

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Derek

If you’ve spent any amount of time around popular web forums, you’ve already come across “LOLSPEAK”, the latest evolutionary step-child to the “l33tsp34k” of the 80s and 90s. Well, LOLSPEAK has birthed a new offspring, LOLCODE, a programming language consisting … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Dog Apparently Enjoys Police Chase

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Derek

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjQgbHP7fB0 I have no idea of the source of this video, but the sight of a dog leaning out of truck that’s not only missing a wheel, but being chased by police, made me stop and re-watch this clip three … Continue reading →

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Hawaii: Day One – Arrival and a Day at the Beach

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Derek

Roadside view near Diamond Head Beach Right now, the Meister family lies scattered across the world thanks to our jobs. My younger brother, an Army company commander, lives in South Korea, while my younger sister, an Air Force Captain, resides … Continue reading →

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Nintendo Wii: Another Mainstream Trend Joined

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Derek

I’ve finally broken down and joined in the growing tsunami of Nintendo Wii owners thanks to a recent surge in supply here in northeast Ohio. Games for the system aren’t quite as plentiful yet as I’d like, though I suspect … Continue reading →

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