The First Sign of Trouble
August 29, 2003
One of our local fast-food megaplexes recently underwent a major facelift. As part of the makeover they gained a large outdoor LED sign, but the sign has had problems from day one. Half the time it isn’t working correctly, the other half it isn’t working at all. But after driving past the sign this morning, I finally have a window(s XP) into what the source of their troubles might be.
In related news: yes, as a matter of fact, I do need to get a real camera. Any suggestions? The Pentax Optio 550? The Canon PowerShot S400 Elph? Maybe I should be semi-prudent and just go with the Canon PowerShot A70? Or maybe I should I be even more semi-prudenter and go the low-tech Lomo route? Hmmm…
Comments
Ken MacDonald
Definitely look at the Nikon Coolpix 4500. It’s the latest in a long line of coolpix-es and we’ve been using them for several years. The 4500 takes great photos, is small, seems fairly rugged and is a Nikon. (the software sucks eggs but you don’t need it.) I think there’s a rebate too so you can get one for about $500
josh
I would go with the canon powershot s45 or s50
I have the s40 and I love it. the s45 and s50 are even better.
I am hoping you allow links in your comments or that is going to be REAL ugly.
josh
Also what is going on with “The Corner”. It is like Provo’s own piece of Vegas. I won’t eat there because I am sure some white siberian tigers will be running lose.
That goofy xp window goes great with the general ugliness of the place.
jack
i’ve had a S400 for the past 4 months and i love it. well… i really really like it. it nearly has all the capabilities of a 35mm slr and video with sound. consider it. some of my recent photos can be found out on jackandchet.blogspot.com.
Jodi
Don’t go the Lomo route. The temptation will be too great to bore people by trying to convince them you actually think the crappy pictures are kinda cool.
Jodi
P.S. OK, so that sentence is a little screwy in terms of its structure, but you know what I mean. Right?!
Jenny
Hogi Yogi is becoming a spooky empire. I mean, frozen yogurt and hogis are one thing; but branching out into pseudo-Chinese takeout, and then donuts, for Pete’s sake! Makes about as much sense as the Hostess Corporation trying to conquer new horizons in the sushi market.
“It’s capitalism at its worst, I tell you!” [shaking fist furiously at the heavens]
P.S. I vote for a Cannon camera. Cannons are good. I like Cannons.
ames
And when they branched out into donuts, they simply tried to copy the already ubiquitous Krispy Kreme concept. I mean, if you’re gonna start your own donut store, start your own donut store. (I don’t know how to do italics, but if I did the second “own” would be italicized for emphasis.)
My pastry chef/husband Sam walked away from his first and last Glazies experience with a half-eaten maple bar in hand, mumbling “What a waste, what a waste… . “
I agree with Josh. First Fat Cats and then this. Next thing you know, seedy-looking men will be handing out flyers featuring a 900 number and pictures of Provo High JV cheerleaders. It’s a disgrace! We’re going to you-know-where in a handbasket!! And I don’t know squat about cameras!!!
Grettir
I’m not too concerned about the white tigers. I figure I can always toss them some lunch meat as a distraction and escape to Baskin-Robbins across the street. But the nauseating possibility of an appearance by Celine Dion is more than my stomach can bear.
Adam
This, Grettir, from the man who purchases Justin Timberlake CDs?
Grettir
CD. Singular, not plural. Please, give me some credit. Besides, while I have an acknowledged inexplicable fondness for cheesy pop songs, I have little or no patience with Power Ballad Divas™.
Which reminds me, I still need to see Glitter…
Adam
BWA HA HA!