Category: Culture

Culture, Photography, Recreation

Big changes seen from epic vantage!

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Former site of The Promenade under constitution. you can see the Rams training facility in the background.

The Promenade mall was an iconic mall in the valley for decades.  i watched countless movies at that AMC. i waited in line for some of my first iPhones in that mall.  For years it was just a movie theatre and a half abandoned food court.  I took this epic shot from the top floor of the warner center.  you can even see the Rams training facility and of course, P.F. Chang’s is still there.

i found some older pics from the end of 2022 of the mall abandoned.  enjoy. Continue reading “Big changes seen from epic vantage!” →

3D Printing, art, Culture, Photography, technology

Scanning 3D works of art!

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During a visit to the Getty i scanned a few sculptures.  Here, i’ve included the files i hope you can make use of them.  let me know how it turns out. Scans were made using Scaniverse.

 

The Vexed Man OBJ file

The Vexed Man STL file

The Vexed Man PLY file

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Python killing a Gnu PLY file

Python killing a Gnu STL file

Python killing a Gnu OBJ file

 

 

 

 

 

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Photography, Recreation, Travel

Checking out Hummingbird Trail in Simi Valley.

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Hummingbird Trail - be3n above the 118

Continuing my exploration of these hills, i found another trailhead.  This time in Simi Valley and despite a understated entrance, we found some exciting features.  Including this wash under the 118!  Respite from the sun and incredible acoustics.  There was a cave that none of the trails we found seemed to head towards.  We met another hiker who gave us an idea of how to find it.  Next time.

Hummingbird Trail - be3m under the 118 Hummingbird Trail - Wash Under the 118

Hummingbird Trail - Panorama

art, Culture, movies

Maurice LaMarche & Cary Elwes Discuss The Princess Bride!

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Maurice LaMarche and Cary Elwes at The Princess Bride screening
This was an awesome surprise invite from a friend.  I have loved this film from my first viewing. i own it on VHS, DVD, and Laserdisc!   The Princess Bride screening at Ebell Theater with Q & A with Cary Elwes moderated by Maurice LaMarche.  Incredible stories told with the unbelievable voices of the film’s cast and crew performed by Cary.  Cary was promoting his book, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride.  Download the audio from the Q & A here or play it bellow.

Maurice LaMarche and Cary Elwes hug

Politics, Recreation, revolution, Soapbox, Travel

No Kings 3! This time downtown!

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No Kings 3 - be3n Trump Blimp

My first No Kings protest downtown and it was exciting. Live performance, crazy characters, great signs and lots of camaraderie.  i gave out stickers and made friends as we idled and marched.  Unlike the first and second march, this time i traveled to downtown los angeles to participate in a much larger gathering.  i couldn’t get pictures of all the incredible costumes.  Everyone was so friendly and curious.  i lost count of how many times i bumped into or stepped on the foot of a fellow protestor.

No Kings 3 - March No Kings 3 - March No Kings 3 - Garbage Pail USA No Kings 3 - Character No Kings 3 - Liberty

No Kings 3 - Crowds No Kings 3 - Crowds No Kings 3 - Paid Agitator

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Culture, hardware, retro, Storage, technology

Preparing even more epic VCF deliveries this year!

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VCF Equipment xRAIDs

The Vintage Computer Festival is getting tons of goodies from me.  This year i’ve got literally three carloads!  (thanks Eric & Harry)  Some is so good it’s destined for the consignment room.  Don’t worry i’ve got plenty for the free table.  i’ve got a box of unused 3.5″ 500GB PATA disks!  spares for the xRAID.  who needs 7TB of 2GB fiber SAN?  Form an orderly line please.

VCF Equipment xServes xRAIDs Towers