But unfortunately I’ll probably be stuck in web design, making myself look better by blabbing terms no one can understand. Like Namespace-based Validating Description Language… and yes, I know what it does.
“Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:
“Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enable to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in general, for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us.
“And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shown kindness to us), and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best.
“Given under my hand, at the city of New York, the 3rd day of October, A.D. 1789.”
George Washington
Press release (unearthed by Ogle Earth, via 3pointd): Whirlpool offers 3-D models in the Google 3D warehouse; architects and design professionals can now include Whirlpool and Gladiator brand appliances within their 3-D visualization designs. More than 120 top U.S. design firms currently use Google SketchUp for 3-D design and visualization. As the Google 3D Warehouse expands the number of 3-D objects available for designers, Whirlpool Corporation plans to expand its 3-D appliance model offerings to include Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, Maytag and Amana brands.”
Earlier, I wrote on Brands in Games about Ikea furniture models surfacing up in the 3D Warehouse, but apparently Whirlpool either has made the official move first (Ikea’s stuff could be fan-made) or has better PR people. Ogle Earth quips: “I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ll be able to push a “buy” button in SketchUp and have your inventory of virtual home furniture materialize on your doorstep.”
Adobe could offer video and photo editing software online funded by advertising, according to an interview with CEO Bruce Chizen in a German business newspaper.
Discussing Adobe’s relationships with Microsoft and Google, Chizen told the newspaper Euro am Sonntag (Euro on Sunday) that online software services are more accepted than ever by consumers and businesses alike. He said that it would be impossible to offer fully functioning Photoshop online in such a model presently, but that an advertising-funded model could suit more consumer-oriented packages like Photoshop Elements and Adobe Premiere.
Chizen also used the interview to promote Adobe’s upcoming product, codenamed Apollo. This will enable developers to build rich Internet applications that will run on the desktop independently of web browser, and, thanks to synchronisation features, an Internet connection. Apollo, slated for a 1.0 version in 2007, also promises full cross platform functionality, to run on Windows, Mac and Linux machines. It sees Adobe combining its jewel in the crown technology – namely PDF – with that of its Macromedia acquisition of 18 months ago: Flash. Running Apollo applications will be free for the customer; Adobe will make money from selling developer tools, Chizen said.
He also refused to rule out possible court action against Microsoft in Europe, regarding upcoming operating system, Windows Vista.
The OS will feature PDF-making extensions, which could impinge on Adobe’s own business interests in that market. Chizen said that Adobe is working with the European Union to constrain Microsoft’s implementation of the technology. He did not promise litigation, but he declined to rule it out, however.
Starbucks’ Holiday Viral Effort Doubles as Social Experiment
Pretty interesting, anyone received one yet?
Sculptures by Helmick and Schechter.