Archive for October, 2006

Stupid Web Tricks: Orbiting Domo-Kun

Monday, October 23rd, 2006

I just whipped up this simple orbiting domo-kun animation in JavaScript. After playing around with JavaScript’s Math trig methods (particularly Math.sin and Math.cos), one thing led to another, and after watching a few domo-kun videos on YouTube, I was inspired to use its picture in the effect.

Tamarindo Antojeria

Friday, October 20th, 2006

Tamarindo Antojeria in Oakland, California.
A most excellent place. Everything is good, and according to my Mexican friends, very authentic. Its proper name is “Tamarindo Antojeria Mexicana.” An antojeria is a “place of little cravings,” and sincerely describes this small restaurant in downtown Oakland.
Everyone that works there is beautiful. The dishes are beautiful. Its small interior [...]

Restaurant Review: Chevy’s in Mountain View

Friday, October 20th, 2006

My only reason for ever going to Chevy’s is that they have decent accomodations for a large lunch group from work. Margarita pitchers also don’t hurt. At best the food has its moments, and I like the sweet corn mush that is served with nearly every entree. Unfortunately the food in general is underwhelming. Even [...]