Well, I got it working! Since I put out my call for help, I’ve been spending some time trying out different programs that boasted the ability to rip chapters from unprotected (i.e. homemade) DVDs. Using the trial versions of the programs, I was able to rip anywhere from ten seconds to two minutes, put the [...]
From the monthly archives:
October 2007
Earlier this year I wrote a little piece about fortune cookies. Go ahead and read that. I’ll wait. Back so soon? Okay, well, my daughter and I had lunch today at Chow’s Asian Bistro at the Cottonwood Mall here in Albuquerque. I know, I shouldn’t be surprised at anything that comes out of a mall [...]
I’ve just spent half the day trying to find a solution to my problem, and wow, has it been confusing. What I want to do should be fairly simple – I think. Here’s the situation: We have a video camera that we use to record home movies. It records directly to mini DVDs, in standard [...]
So, I’m reading Stephen Colbert’s I Am America (And So Can You!), and I had to mention this. In chapter 4, Colbert talks about various religions of the world. He sets up each section much like I set up most of my opinions here, with a graphic in the upper-left corner with text flowing around [...]
I hate reality shows. On the other hand, I love watching Food Network’s Iron Chef America. I hate competition reality shows even more. On the other hand, anything hosted by Alton Brown is automatically worth watching. What am I supposed to think about The Next Iron Chef (Sundays, 9pm/8c, Food Network)? I’m not supposed to [...]
For this discussion, I’m defining “kids television” as programming designed for toddlers: those viewers under about age five. This isn’t about the Powerpuff Girls, Jimmy Neutron or Kim Possible, it’s about The Backyardigans, Yo Gabba Gabba and The Doodlebops. Basically, I’ll be talking about shows that are aired before noon-ish; shows that are featured on [...]
