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Surferminn · 01-31-2005, 12:38 PM

Well, they don't seem to like questions... I was called for jury duty 4 times and once made it into the jury box only to be dismissed. I noticed whenever I asked a question, the attorney would make a tick mark or some kind of notation by my name and eventually dismiss me. Once I was glad because it sounded really intense, this young fellow was on trial for supposedly killing a homeless guy and they were asking us if we had any prejudice about the credibility of the testimony of a homeless person or people who drank or on drugs, etc.. Also, if we had any prejudice about the testimony of a police officer over that of a homeless person...

glad to hear your attention now refocussing on the MA...

Marian Nichols · 01-31-2005, 12:51 PM

Our case was about a rear end collision and who was at fault, you will not believe the decision we came up with.

Socrates · 01-31-2005, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by patscarr:

What is the criteria for that? Taxpayer doesn't cut it, don't you have to be a home owner?

It's basically the obligation of every citizen over 18.

Jim Sachs · 01-31-2005, 02:34 PM

Driver's license and voting rolls here.

I just got home - we weren't needed, so they let my group go at noon. Looks like I'll be going to the Long Beach Aquarium tomorrow.

Sergiales · 01-31-2005, 03:10 PM

Enjoy!

enigma63941 · 01-31-2005, 06:13 PM

I missed the thread that says that the FA is being put on hold and new stuff is going to be worked on the MA. When was this decided and what are the new things planned for the MA? My guess would be the 3d background then some creature packs. What were the reasons for putting the FA on hold and when will it be picked up again?

Jim Sachs · 01-31-2005, 07:36 PM

It was decided about a month ago, and announced a couple of weeks ago. The plan is to do a 3D background (2 screens wide), with moving anemones, improved bubbles, and a few other additions. The reason for putting the FA on hold is to re-do MA. I can only do one thing at a time. I plan to pick it up again after the first creature pack.

Surferminn · 01-31-2005, 08:44 PM

oh, can you fix the starfish while you're at it and give it moving tentacles feet under each arm, please?

Jim Sachs · 01-31-2005, 08:55 PM

The starfish is probably the only thing that I DON'T plan to change. If you want the underside of the tentacles to look more alive, use a lower resolution. The aliasing makes the tentacles seem to crawl with tubefeet

Jav400 · 01-31-2005, 09:14 PM

Good Luck on your quest tomorrow Jim. I hope you see something that represents what you want to do.

Surferminn · 01-31-2005, 09:24 PM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

The starfish is probably the only thing that I DON'T plan to change. If you want the underside of the tentacles to look more alive, use a lower resolution. The aliasing makes the tentacles seem to crawl with tubefeet

Thanks for the suggestion, but lowering the resolution (640x480) actually makes the outter edges of each arm and the back side of the starfish more particle-lized (yeah I know that's not a word) and active looking but not the underside of each arm where the tubular tentacles should be and which is usually the most visually active part of a starfish. That's okay. Thanks for telling me you don't plan to change it so I can let that go. Maybe you can take out the pulsing shadows above the top edge of the coral? Anyway, ditto what Jav said, may you get truly inspired from your trip tomorrow. Have a fun day.

enigma63941 · 02-01-2005, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

It was decided about a month ago, and announced a couple of weeks ago. The plan is to do a 3D background (2 screens wide), with moving anemones, improved bubbles, and a few other additions. The reason for putting the FA on hold is to re-do MA. I can only do one thing at a time. I plan to pick it up again after the first creature pack.

That sounds like GOOD NEWS. Can't wait. Relax and have fun with your trip to the aquarium. I'm sure your creative juices will overflow

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Tiny Turtle · 02-01-2005, 01:57 AM

Short notice on the judicial (sp?) system here in Sweden. We actually don't have a juries here. Since this system leads to less spectacular arguing it doesn't lend itself to movies and TV shows taking place in court which result in the average Swede (including myself) knowing more about the U.S. system than our own.

Oh – and good luck, Jim.

patscarr · 02-01-2005, 02:11 AM

You'll probably be taking lots of pictures at the aquarium, right Jim? Be sure to post a couple!

IXNAY · 02-02-2005, 09:34 AM

Enjoy the aquarium visit,
do you have any idea of system requirements for it yet?

Jim Sachs · 02-02-2005, 12:12 PM

DX8 will probably be required.

Derrek · 02-02-2005, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by IXNAY:

Enjoy the aquarium visit,
do you have any idea of system requirements for it yet?

one requirement will be patience.

enigma63941 · 02-02-2005, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by Derrek:

one requirement will be patience.

For sure, but the wait will be worth it of course.

FishyBusiness · 02-02-2005, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by Tiny Turtle:

Short notice on the judicial (sp?) system here in Sweden. We actually don't have a juries here. Since this system leads to less spectacular arguing it doesn't lend itself to movies and TV shows taking place in court which result in the average Swede (including myself) knowing more about the U.S. system than our own.

Oh – and good luck, Jim.

I am sure that you already know this, but what is on TV is way different than a real U.S. courtroom. The exception, of course, being high-profile cases.

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

The starfish is probably the only thing that I DON'T plan to change. If you want the underside of the tentacles to look more alive, use a lower resolution. The aliasing makes the tentacles seem to crawl with tubefeet

That is soo funny.

Jim Sachs · 02-02-2005, 09:04 PM

Went to the Long Beach Aquarium yesterday. Got a few ideas, but not many. The main thing I need right now is an aquarium with a lot of interesting background objects in it - corals, anemones, etc. I'll renew the request that I've made several times in the past: If anyone knows an aquarium store owner with such a tank on display in the Southern California area, and who would allow me to take pictures of it, please let me know. I'm willing to buy any object I photograph, and when I leave, it stays in the store. You'd think store owners would jump at the opportunity to "Eat their cake, and yet have it", but it's amazing how fast most store owners throw you out as soon as they see a camera. Makes you wonder what they are hiding.

01-31-2005, 12:38 PM	#21
Surferminn Senior Puddle Jumper Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: California Posts: 6,017	Well, they don't seem to like questions... I was called for jury duty 4 times and once made it into the jury box only to be dismissed. I noticed whenever I asked a question, the attorney would make a tick mark or some kind of notation by my name and eventually dismiss me. Once I was glad because it sounded really intense, this young fellow was on trial for supposedly killing a homeless guy and they were asking us if we had any prejudice about the credibility of the testimony of a homeless person or people who drank or on drugs, etc.. Also, if we had any prejudice about the testimony of a police officer over that of a homeless person... glad to hear your attention now refocussing on the MA... Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes.

01-31-2005, 12:51 PM	#22
Marian Nichols ~Author~ Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rocky Mount, NC Posts: 7,429	Our case was about a rear end collision and who was at fault, you will not believe the decision we came up with. Write paranormal mysteries. Six books so far.

01-31-2005, 01:33 PM	#23
Socrates Sage Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 1,529	Originally posted by patscarr: What is the criteria for that? Taxpayer doesn't cut it, don't you have to be a home owner? It's basically the obligation of every citizen over 18. Bat rays? We don't need no stinking bat rays!

01-31-2005, 02:34 PM	#24
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,788	Driver's license and voting rolls here. I just got home - we weren't needed, so they let my group go at noon. Looks like I'll be going to the Long Beach Aquarium tomorrow. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

01-31-2005, 03:10 PM	#25
Sergiales Software Engineer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Spain Posts: 266	Enjoy! Sincerely, Sergio.

01-31-2005, 06:13 PM	#26
enigma63941 Registered Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 247	I missed the thread that says that the FA is being put on hold and new stuff is going to be worked on the MA. When was this decided and what are the new things planned for the MA? My guess would be the 3d background then some creature packs. What were the reasons for putting the FA on hold and when will it be picked up again?

01-31-2005, 07:36 PM	#27
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,788	It was decided about a month ago, and announced a couple of weeks ago. The plan is to do a 3D background (2 screens wide), with moving anemones, improved bubbles, and a few other additions. The reason for putting the FA on hold is to re-do MA. I can only do one thing at a time. I plan to pick it up again after the first creature pack. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

01-31-2005, 08:44 PM	#28
Surferminn Senior Puddle Jumper Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: California Posts: 6,017	oh, can you fix the starfish while you're at it and give it moving tentacles feet under each arm, please? Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes.

01-31-2005, 08:55 PM	#29
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,788	The starfish is probably the only thing that I DON'T plan to change. If you want the underside of the tentacles to look more alive, use a lower resolution. The aliasing makes the tentacles seem to crawl with tubefeet Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

01-31-2005, 09:14 PM	#30
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	Good Luck on your quest tomorrow Jim. I hope you see something that represents what you want to do. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

01-31-2005, 09:24 PM	#31
Surferminn Senior Puddle Jumper Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: California Posts: 6,017	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: The starfish is probably the only thing that I DON'T plan to change. If you want the underside of the tentacles to look more alive, use a lower resolution. The aliasing makes the tentacles seem to crawl with tubefeet Thanks for the suggestion, but lowering the resolution (640x480) actually makes the outter edges of each arm and the back side of the starfish more particle-lized (yeah I know that's not a word) and active looking but not the underside of each arm where the tubular tentacles should be and which is usually the most visually active part of a starfish. That's okay. Thanks for telling me you don't plan to change it so I can let that go. Maybe you can take out the pulsing shadows above the top edge of the coral? Anyway, ditto what Jav said, may you get truly inspired from your trip tomorrow. Have a fun day. Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes.

02-01-2005, 01:28 AM	#32
enigma63941 Registered Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 247	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: It was decided about a month ago, and announced a couple of weeks ago. The plan is to do a 3D background (2 screens wide), with moving anemones, improved bubbles, and a few other additions. The reason for putting the FA on hold is to re-do MA. I can only do one thing at a time. I plan to pick it up again after the first creature pack. That sounds like GOOD NEWS. Can't wait. Relax and have fun with your trip to the aquarium. I'm sure your creative juices will overflow .

02-01-2005, 01:57 AM	#33
Tiny Turtle is pleased Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 7,365	Short notice on the judicial (sp?) system here in Sweden. We actually don't have a juries here. Since this system leads to less spectacular arguing it doesn't lend itself to movies and TV shows taking place in court which result in the average Swede (including myself) knowing more about the U.S. system than our own. Oh – and good luck, Jim. Thanks to Morgan, Tiny Snapshots is up and running again with "Tiny Järvafält" as the latest addition – Go have a look and tell me what you think. "We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent. I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita. Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty and to impress him takes on his multi-armed form and says, 'Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.' I suppose we all thought that, one way or another." /Robert Oppenheimer on witnessing the first thermonuclear detonation in history.

02-01-2005, 02:11 AM	#34
patscarr Pet Shark Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in Buffalo Posts: 5,455	You'll probably be taking lots of pictures at the aquarium, right Jim? Be sure to post a couple! Patrick

02-02-2005, 09:34 AM	#35
IXNAY Green Frog Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 840	Enjoy the aquarium visit, do you have any idea of system requirements for it yet? IXNAY dreaming of the serene terrarium - My Private Homepage -

02-02-2005, 12:12 PM	#36
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,788	DX8 will probably be required. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-02-2005, 01:34 PM	#37
Derrek Registered Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 186	Originally posted by IXNAY: Enjoy the aquarium visit, do you have any idea of system requirements for it yet? one requirement will be patience.

02-02-2005, 05:20 PM	#38
enigma63941 Registered Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 247	Originally posted by Derrek: one requirement will be patience. For sure, but the wait will be worth it of course.

02-02-2005, 05:28 PM	#39
FishyBusiness Registered Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 2,206	Originally posted by Tiny Turtle: Short notice on the judicial (sp?) system here in Sweden. We actually don't have a juries here. Since this system leads to less spectacular arguing it doesn't lend itself to movies and TV shows taking place in court which result in the average Swede (including myself) knowing more about the U.S. system than our own. Oh – and good luck, Jim. I am sure that you already know this, but what is on TV is way different than a real U.S. courtroom. The exception, of course, being high-profile cases. Originally posted by Jim Sachs: The starfish is probably the only thing that I DON'T plan to change. If you want the underside of the tentacles to look more alive, use a lower resolution. The aliasing makes the tentacles seem to crawl with tubefeet That is soo funny. Frank

02-02-2005, 09:04 PM	#40
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,788	Went to the Long Beach Aquarium yesterday. Got a few ideas, but not many. The main thing I need right now is an aquarium with a lot of interesting background objects in it - corals, anemones, etc. I'll renew the request that I've made several times in the past: If anyone knows an aquarium store owner with such a tank on display in the Southern California area, and who would allow me to take pictures of it, please let me know. I'm willing to buy any object I photograph, and when I leave, it stays in the store. You'd think store owners would jump at the opportunity to "Eat their cake, and yet have it", but it's amazing how fast most store owners throw you out as soon as they see a camera. Makes you wonder what they are hiding. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium