http://www.shanethompson.com Shane's latest ideas, thoughts and news. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:28:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I was reading a post that was hammering Newt Gingrich I thought I'd at least look at his site, I found this, and actually thought there was some merit to it, read it and make your own conclusions. Though higher unemployment it is terrible for the country, for me it ... http://www.shanethompson.com/?p=339 I can imagine over in CA at fort Apple that Steve Jobs struts around with hoverboards strapped to his feet and all bow down as he strides by. That's what I envision at least. The truth is, I've been in a convince you+your friends bubble before and I ... http://www.shanethompson.com/?p=332 This was a historical document that had been faded and was hardly readable. We scanned it in, blew it up and brought the darks outs. Then we printed and coated it (and several copies) and turned it back over to a happy friend of ours. This piece went from ... http://www.shanethompson.com/?p=323 I would have bet all my chips that Apple was inline to build the terminator in the years to come. I mean why not? The single piece aluminum, the iphone, the imac - killer devices - wink wink. So yeah I was pretty certain that the doom of mankind ... http://www.shanethompson.com/?p=317 I always enjoy reading about toys and things that run on alternate energy.  Its become a trend.  The shake flash lights, the solar panel backpack, wind up radio and everything else.  I've found a new cool toy a steam driven remote control car (or train, or boat) at yesteryeartoys.com.  They ... http://www.shanethompson.com/?p=311 We just got a upgraded cable and I tend to watch tv at a comfortable level. I know how terrible it is to have commercials scream at you at an insanely loud volume level. Currently I just hit mute every time a commercial comes on, which I'm sure many ... http://www.shanethompson.com/?p=307 You here the term "Crazy Cat Lady" and you immediately think of some introvert with 20 cats that works in a library. The truth is, the crazy cat lady could be anyone. By this video, I'd she sells insurance or is a 2nd grade teacher. Either way, ... http://www.shanethompson.com/?p=303 There are some things that you just don't know how to properly respond to. This is one of them. This device is not a joke, therefore making your jaw drop. http://www.shanethompson.com/?p=300 LANGLEY, Virginia  —  A group led by anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan has protested near the CIA's headquarters and former Vice President Dick Cheney's home in northern Virginia. They were protesting the use of unmanned drone aircraft to attack al-Qaida and Taliban targets. The group of about 70 people rallied alongside a ... http://www.shanethompson.com/?p=297 Many of you would think that I'd be using a wacom tablet being almost 10 years into graphics.  Most people working in graphics do.  I've tried it, and though I enjoy the feel of the pen, the referencing to the pad-to-screen just didn't come natural.  I'm not sure if it ... http://www.shanethompson.com/?p=289