WP University

This week officially starts WP University. Those of you who joined the Eames Trip (WP Roadies 601) know how fun and interesting these classes can be. If you haven't signed up yet what are you waiting for. There are some really great courses starting this week with W+P Basics 101 with Professor (Dean) Jack Paddon. So, take a chance and sign up...you're guaranteed to learn something! (and have some fun along the way)-Curriculum Commit...

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Walmart and Design in the same sentence?

Has anyone seen the Wal-Mart in West Sac? I’m sure Wal-Mart isn’t known for its architectural ingenuity, but the West Sac store is quite out-of-the-box for a “Big Box” store. The 237,000 square-foot West Sacramento Supercenter was artfully designed with a modern, unique exterior. Created from a combination of stainless steel and “wooden-look” concrete planks, the facade features towers, steel sculptures over entrance walkways and extensive landscaping...

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There's a new Sheriff in Town

January 20th, 2009 was a historic day (as most presidential inaugurations are). But this one seemed different, there was a buzz in the air and in the office. Excitement was everywhere and it was energizing. It's estimated that 1.5 to 3 million attended live, 200 million nationwide and a billion watched worldwide. By comparison, 400,000 attended the inauguration of President Bush in 2005. The crowd starts to assemble in the lobbyStanding room only...

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Where has the W+P card been lately?

southeast of Fiddletown Mary's card on Knights Ferry Plaque Shenandoah Valley school houseKnights Ferry covered bridgeIt’s been to Knights Ferry to see the covered bridge and mill. See link for more info. We went here on Friday with Jeff’s brother. http://www.pashnit.com/roads/cal/KnightsFerry.htmOn Saturday we took a meander around the foothills southeast of Plymouth, through the Shenandoah Valley, up through Fiddletown, Volcano, back to Sutter...

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Two-time Grammy Award winning musician performs for Williams + Paddon

group photo of class participants with Mary Mary Youngblood performs Terry and Jim take lessons from MaryIt all started with the silent auction and bidding of a beautifully handcrafted wooden flute created by Ed Easter, who generously donated the flute along with an autographed copy of Mary Youngblood’s latest CD Sacred Place, to the Sierra Adoption Boutique fundraiser. Of course, at the Silent Auction there was only one winning bidder for the...

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Get out and walk

On October 2nd-4th, thousands of women and men will unite and walk 60 miles through San Francisco. The Breast Cancer 3-Day is a weekend of hope, as we honor lives lost, celebrate survivors, promote breast cancer research and help bring breast cancer care to those who so desperately need it.In honor of my mother, who is a survivor of breast cancer, I have committed myself to walk and have agreed to raise a minimum of $2,300 to help fight breast cancer....

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Here's some good funification

Below are the 25 best "Bushisms" as reported bt MSN's Slate Magazine. Enjoy the laugh.1. "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."—Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 20042. "I know how hard it is for you to put food on your family."—Greater Nashua, N.H., Chamber of Commerce, Jan. 27, 20003. "Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?"—Florence,...

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Urban Art

So there I was, walking trough the alley's of Midtown late last Saturday and spotted this little piece of urban art. I am not affiliated with any particular party but find the buzz around the changing of the guard exciting. The image can be seen in the alley next to Old Soul Coffee...around 18th and Capital.- Brian...

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WP University

With the first classes starting in a few weeks, the all out marketing effort has commenced. We sat down and started thinking about our days as school children and the fond memories of the first day of school. And by "fond memories" I am of course referring to the knee shaking, cold sweat, minor anxiety attack feeling everyone gets as they walk into the classroom of unfamiliar faces. No worries though, these classes are intended to be fun and informative...with...

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Rose Bowl Parade, Roseville style

Believe in Music float "floor plan" of Believe in Music float Roseville's entry...To kick off its Centennial year the City of Roseville entered a float in the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena. I went on a bus trip with the City’s Parks & Recreation department led by one of my friends Jamie Carlson. Glad I did. Included in the trip was some quality time to decorate the float. Every inch of the float (including trap doors & handles) were...

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A Different Kind of Computer Screen

Arizona State University's Flexible Display Center and HP recently announced a prototype of a flexible lightweight computer screen that stands to revolutionize computers and electronic devices. These new computer screens are printed onto plastic sheets that are virtually indestructible, use less energy and are less costly to produce than conventional screens. These new displays could potentially use up to 90% less material by volume to produce as...

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Finally...some respect.

I hope this doesn't add more “air” to the men’s heads around here:) Just in case... I’ll keep a pin handy.-Ae...

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Team High Score

Before the start optimism of a great round aboundsOptimism gone, replaced with awards for Highest Team Score.Greg and I took top honors of High Team Score back on October 17th at the 2008 Interface Engineering California Client Golf Invitational. Proceeds from the tournament went to Feeding America, which provides low-income individuals and families with the fuel to survive and even thrive. As the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity,...

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Tahoe Winter

I took these pictures (8 pictures combined into a panorama) on Jan 1st from the 6,400 foot elevation overlooking Lake Tahoe, just south of Tahoe City and above the area of Sunnyside.- Beve...

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new ruler

Foot long hoagie used as a ruler. [note]... Accuracy of ruler changes depending on hunger.-...

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