Personal

So, if your cell phone displays this error message:

It is time for a new phone! Last week while traveling my phone ‘turned on’ with this message and there was nothing I could do to get it to function. Of course my cell phone is also my modem while traveling so no internet access!

Back at the office Friday I did a bit of online research (was going through internet access withdrawls) and quickly found out I am not the only Motorola user to have this error message and that in 100% cases the phone is dead. New phone arrives tomorrow – just in time for my next trip.

– Troy @ TLC

While vacationing with my family recently we spent the day at Sea World. They have added a number of Sesame Street themed attractions which were very fun. The Elmo 4D movie was great!

Now Sesame Street is obviously geared to young children. So the first line of this warning seemed a bit out of place:

Wouldn’t it be great if presentations came with a warning sign that told you the content may not be what you think it is…. just a thought.

– Troy @ TLC

Too many projects can make any designer a bit overwhelmed. Just to show I do have fun, here are a few photos of my recent 2 weeks out of the office as we enjoyed some much needed family and fun time!

– Troy @ TLC

So I have not delved into the world of SEO (search engine optimization), but I received a great email that said I should go to google and search “powerpoint blog”. I did and am amazed, and humbled, that ThePowerPointBlog (at least today) comes up as the #1 spot!

This is obviously because of all the great people viewing the site and great sites that link to it – thank you!!

– Troy @ TLC

Yesterday’s post about Crayon Physics turns out to be just the beginning! The developer is creating a deluxe version of the game called Crayon Physics Deluxe.

You can sign up to be notified when available and there is a great youtube video of it in use (too bad the developer does not have Camtasia Studio installed). Check it out here.

– Troy @ TLC

So I am reading Forbes Magazine this week and read a fun blip about a game that uses a real physics engine and is based on the kids story “Harold and the Purple Crayon”

Having read the book with my kids we search for it (note: magazine URL is wrong), did a little reading, downloaded and installed. Warning – this simple activity is an addictive time killer! The game is called Crayon Physics.

It is a free download here. Looks simple enough to be created in PowerPoint, but has some amusing and amazing interactions with the objects you create. Have fun – but don’t waste to much time!

– Troy @ TLC