August 2014 Super Moon (early)

The true supermoon will be tomorrow, I know.  I figured I had the time tonight, so I took the telescope out to see what I could see. The moon looked really good. I wished I could share what I was seeing. So I gave the camera on my phone a shot. Here are the pictures I was able to take holding my phone up to the 10mm and 20MM wide angle lenses. I some of the pictures were taken with the Moon-filter. For some of the other pictures, I played with the shutter speed and exposure times.

Extra-Life 2013

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I’m on a mission to save kids and I need your help.

My local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, Children’s Specialized Hospital of Mountaiside New Jersey, treats thousands of children each year, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. These kids are facing scary stuff like cancer, cystic fibrosis, and injuries from accidents to name just a few.

You can read more about the Children’s Specialized Hospital of Mountaiside New Jersey here : http://www.childrens-specialized.org/About-Us.aspx

On November 2nd, 2013, I’ll be participating in this huge worldwide celebration of the social impact of gamers of all kinds from video games to board games and tabletop RPG’s! My Fitness Center, Innovation Fitness Solutions (IFS) is donating the space for us to play for 25 hours.

It’s my sincere hope that you’ll find it in your heart to support my efforts with a pledge that will go directly to our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital of Mountaiside New Jersey).

Your donation is tax-deductible and ALL PROCEEDS go to help kids. ( I asked about credit card and administration fees, and there is another fund that exists to pay these fees so that 100% of your donation goes to the help the kids.)

Last year, Extra Life raised more than 2 million dollars to save kids, but in 2013 our goals, just like the needs of the kids we serve, are much, much higher. I can’t do this without your help. Donating online is safe and easy! To make an online donation please click Support This Participant or the logo at the top of this post.

Thank you for caring to support me and the kids!
– John –
Murdock

Another shot at filming Artemis Bridge Simulator

Ok…I was able to find some time Saturday night and a few of the guys could make themselves available to man the bridge for a few quick games of Artemis Bridge Simulator. Cupcake, Bashbang and Harlock had never played before. I asked Corpus to bring the green screen to see if he can add some scenery in post production. I don’t think it will come out that good, but at least we gave it a shot.  The best part was we could get some of the core NJLP guys together for the holidays.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!