989 Elements

Blogging Seminar Today

jillyenator — Sun, 20 May 2007 19:50:49 +0000

Don’t forget Dan is going to have a Blogging seminar today at 2pm in the third floor Lounge. See everyone there!

Spider Man 3 on Saturday night

dan1506 — Thu, 03 May 2007 19:23:57 +0000

We have a group going to see SpiderMan 3 at Lincoln Square on Saturday, May 5th at the 9:15 PM show. So far we have 7 in the group. I’m going to get tickets this afternoon – Thursday – so comment quick if you want me to pick up tickets for you.

King and I : Thai food restaurant in downtown Bellevue

dan1506 — Thu, 03 May 2007 19:21:08 +0000

My wife and I joined another couple from here at 989 Elements for dinner at the King and I Thai food restaurant (Google Map Link). We went on our friends recommendation as they love Thai and have tried just about every option within walking distance.

I thought the food was just fine. They give you a choice of 1-5 on how spicy you want your food. I like mine pretty darn spicy and went with a 4. That put some hot in my mouth so next time I’ll go with 3.

The place is pretty small and we found the service to be good. Our waiter was in training and did a fine job.

From reading other reviews I noticed that they add a 15% gratuity to your bill if you’re in a party of 4 or more. I don’t think I noticed that so I probably tipped them twice. So watch out for that. I personally think they should make it clear that they already tipped themselves.

Xbox gathering – Sunday 21st April

nixoncuts — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:43:55 +0000

Dan, Anthony and myself will be gathering in the 3rd floor lobby from 2pm onwards for some well mannered frivolity involving the X360 games console, we’ll be messing about with all the usual games (most likely Halo 2).

If you’re interested in taking part or joining in, bring down your X360 if you have one, and a tv if you can, Halo 2 ownership is a must, but you’re also welcome to just take a spectators spot, or if you managed to prize a controller from our fingers long enough take part.

We’re planning on making this a regular thing so look forward to this being a big thing during the fall when summer is leaving us..

Thanks!

nixoncuts — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:40:09 +0000

Thanks to everyone who joined us last night to celebrate the birthdays of Jenny, Jill and Eileen (missing a J there so you’re now official Jilleen). Many many thanks to those who bought up food and drink with them, and thanks for clearing and tidying afterwards. I think everybody had a good time, and happy birthday again to the girls..

Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist

dan1506 — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:11:30 +0000

Walt Handelsman, a nationally syndicated cartoonist, was awarded his second Pulitzer Prize.

You can see his cartoons here.

Jack Bauer kills charts

dan1506 — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:42:33 +0000

If you’re a fan of 24 you’ll love this. Also, if you are a fictional terrorist then you definitely want to see this so that you’ll know when to avoid crossing paths with Jack Bauer.

Chuck Norris facts

dan1506 — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:28:19 +0000

Chuck Norris facts. This is a hilarious read, even if you don’t watch the show.

Birthday Celebrations on Monday 16th April – 27th floor observation room.

nixoncuts — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 02:33:17 +0000

Tomorrow night there will be an informal social gathering on the 27th floor observation deck to celebrate the birthdays of our darling concierge Jenny, the ever enigmatic Jill and my visiting oiiirish friend Eileen.

This will be from 7pm – 10pm, those of you who need key fob help to get up to the 27th floor, gather on the 3rd floor and we’ll make sure somebody is lurking with keys to assist! Everybody is encouraged to bring something food wise to share, and also drink!

You say Halo. I say Game On!

dan1506 — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 02:35:08 +0000

Halo 3 is out this Fall. Are you ready for it? Sundays, lounge, football on the TV, Halo 3 tournaments, billiards, cookin’ on the grill. That’s what I’m talkin ’bout!

Here’s some geek-porn to get your excited:

This is the way the world ends. This commercial was shot with the working prototype of the Halo 3 graphics engine. You have to see this in HiDef to appreciate the details. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy I can’t wait.

Do you think we’ll ever meet them?

Making of Halo 3: Et tu Brute? (7 minutes)

Making of Halo 3: Multiplayer (7 minutes) You have to see the wicked stuff they are adding to gameplay. It’s near the end of the video.

Making of Halo 3: Trailer (7 minutes)

Gameplay. (3 minutes) Just showing off the gameplay. No voice over.