Today Brittany got in her basketball pictures.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
iPhones Cameras Comparison
We decorated our house with Christmas lights this weekend. After we got done I had the kids do a little experiment. Below are pictures from 3 different iPhones.
This is a picture with an iPhone 3GS.
This is a picture with an iPhone 4. This is a quality picture.
This is a picture with an iPhone 4S. Noticably better than the iPhone 4 - which was good.
The clarity on this photo is really amazing. The iPhone 4S claims to have an 8 megapixel camera. I believe it after looking at these pictures. For futher proof - compare the picture from the 4S to the picture below.
This is really an amazing accomplishment for a camera phone. I don't know why anyone would ever buy a point and shoot digital camera.
Below is a comparison of the pictures from the 4S to the Nikon D90 zoomed in on our front door. The darker one on the left is the Nikon D90, the one on the right is the iPhone 4S. The Nikon picture is better - but it is certainly close.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Outsourcing Law and Business
We got in our copies of the treatise Jason Krieser and I authored. It is fun to finally see it in person.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Basketball Accomplishments
All of my kids are good basketball players. My kids have generally started playing basketball when they were very young. Some have enjoyed the sport more than others, but they are all strong basketball players.
For many years, Brittany was better than almost all other girls her age. Her diverse skills and in-game IQ, made her a very strong player. Brittany was the starting point guard on her school teams in middle school and won the award for best basketball player at Cain Middle School in the 7th grade and 8th grade. But, when she got to high school, it got much harder. Her general lack of speed and athleticism caught up with her as better athletes learned how to play the game. The game no longer came easy to her. However, Brittany continued to work hard. This year she made the Heath High School varsity team. A great accomplishment for a sophomore. We are proud of her.
On a related point - Brittany loves her coach. He is a great guy named Devin Gabbard. Coach Gabbard is a classy individual who genuinely cares about his players. On several occasions he has impressed me with his dedication and commitment. While it may take some time, the Heath girls basketball program is in good hands.
Compared to others his age, Shawn Jr. has always been an exceptional athlete. His combination of coordination, speed, competitiveness and decision making has allowed him to succeed in several different sports. Baseball and basketball are his best sports and the ones he most enjoys. Years ago, basketball was his favorite sport. However, he got a little burned out on basketball and for the last 3 years, baseball has been his favorite. In fact, for a long time he did not play much basketball and seemed to not enjoy it at all. Therefore, when he started school this year we were not sure how things would go for basketball. Shawn is an 8th grader at Cain Middle School. Last year, as 7th graders, the Cain A Team went undefeated - winning districts with ease. The team is loaded with talent and Shawn has not been playing much basketball. Therefore, when tryouts started, Shawn was a little nervous. However, tryouts went well. Shawn likes his coach and was motivated by the new challenge of school basketball. Shawn made the A Team and was a starter in their first game tonight. They played McMillan Middle School and won by 40 points. This team should dominate again this year.
Shawn even had his own cheering section - oh boy . . .
In all seriousness - good work Brittany and Shawn. But always remember that, ultimately, success in sports is not important. It is important to work hard and do your best at everything in life. Twenty years from now, making varsity basketball or starting on the A team in middle school will not matter. But the work ethic, desire, attitude, and Christian character that are being developed through sports will make a huge difference in your life. Continue to be a positive representative for Christ and our family.
For many years, Brittany was better than almost all other girls her age. Her diverse skills and in-game IQ, made her a very strong player. Brittany was the starting point guard on her school teams in middle school and won the award for best basketball player at Cain Middle School in the 7th grade and 8th grade. But, when she got to high school, it got much harder. Her general lack of speed and athleticism caught up with her as better athletes learned how to play the game. The game no longer came easy to her. However, Brittany continued to work hard. This year she made the Heath High School varsity team. A great accomplishment for a sophomore. We are proud of her.
On a related point - Brittany loves her coach. He is a great guy named Devin Gabbard. Coach Gabbard is a classy individual who genuinely cares about his players. On several occasions he has impressed me with his dedication and commitment. While it may take some time, the Heath girls basketball program is in good hands.
Compared to others his age, Shawn Jr. has always been an exceptional athlete. His combination of coordination, speed, competitiveness and decision making has allowed him to succeed in several different sports. Baseball and basketball are his best sports and the ones he most enjoys. Years ago, basketball was his favorite sport. However, he got a little burned out on basketball and for the last 3 years, baseball has been his favorite. In fact, for a long time he did not play much basketball and seemed to not enjoy it at all. Therefore, when he started school this year we were not sure how things would go for basketball. Shawn is an 8th grader at Cain Middle School. Last year, as 7th graders, the Cain A Team went undefeated - winning districts with ease. The team is loaded with talent and Shawn has not been playing much basketball. Therefore, when tryouts started, Shawn was a little nervous. However, tryouts went well. Shawn likes his coach and was motivated by the new challenge of school basketball. Shawn made the A Team and was a starter in their first game tonight. They played McMillan Middle School and won by 40 points. This team should dominate again this year.
Shawn even had his own cheering section - oh boy . . .
In all seriousness - good work Brittany and Shawn. But always remember that, ultimately, success in sports is not important. It is important to work hard and do your best at everything in life. Twenty years from now, making varsity basketball or starting on the A team in middle school will not matter. But the work ethic, desire, attitude, and Christian character that are being developed through sports will make a huge difference in your life. Continue to be a positive representative for Christ and our family.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
AT&T
I am currently working with AT&T on a deal.
When people think of AT&T, they likely think of AT&T Wireless and maybe even the iPhone. AT&T was the first US carrier to have the iPhone and had exclusivity on offering the popular device for a number of years.
However, roaming through the AT&T building today, I was reminded of the companies roots and rich history. They were the sole US telephone and communications system for many years. They invented, marketed and delivered the telephone to the world.
Did you know that AT&T stands for American Telephone & Telegraph? I am certain my kids don't even know what a telegraph is.
Below are some AT&T devices that were offered in years past.
Some very cool old telephones.
When people think of AT&T, they likely think of AT&T Wireless and maybe even the iPhone. AT&T was the first US carrier to have the iPhone and had exclusivity on offering the popular device for a number of years.
However, roaming through the AT&T building today, I was reminded of the companies roots and rich history. They were the sole US telephone and communications system for many years. They invented, marketed and delivered the telephone to the world.
Did you know that AT&T stands for American Telephone & Telegraph? I am certain my kids don't even know what a telegraph is.
Below are some AT&T devices that were offered in years past.
Some very cool old telephones.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Saturday, November 05, 2011
Triniti Wins 2nd at Texas North State Gymnastics Meet
Triniti finished her Level 4 season with a 2nd place finish at the Texas North State gymnastics meet. She had a very solid meet. She got 2nd on Bars (with a 9.625), Beam (with a 9.55) and Floor (with a 9.6). She got 3rd on Vault (with a 9.75). She got 2nd in All Around (with a 38.525).
It was a very good year for Triniti.
It was a very good year for Triniti.
Location:Frisco, Texas
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Shawn's Move to K&L Gates
Last week I moved from Jones Day to another large international law firm - K&L Gates. I joined K&L Gates as a Partner in their Outsourcing and Technology Transaction practice. My good friend, Jason Krieser and I both made the jump. This was a hard decision for me. In my 7 years at Jones Day I gained tremendous respect for Jones Day as a legal institution and admire the many outstanding lawyers that make up the firm.
However, K&L Gates has a very strong platform for my practice. K&L Gates has nearly 2,000 lawyers, in 38 offices located on three continents. K&L Gates had revenue last year in excess of $1 Billion and is the Global 100's fastest growing law firm. The "Gates" in K&L Gates is William H. Gates, Sr. - the father of Bill Gates (of Microsoft fame). William H. Gates, Sr. was an attorney at Preston Gates & Ellis and later merged with Kirkpatrick & Lockhart to form K&L Gates. K&L Gates is a fast growing, high energy, law firm with historical technology roots.
My practice at K&L Gates will continue to focus on information technology, outsourcing, telecommunications and intellectual property matters. I am excited about the future.
Below is some press coverage on the move:
http://www.klgates.com/kl-gates-boosts-outsourcing-practice-with-team-of-dallas-partners-11-08-2011/
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