Macworld Expo Begins. The latest news is that at this show Apple may come out with a pricey but small flash based drive based notebook. It is said that it mostly should be used for backups and then uploading to your regular computers. This sub notebook will also be shared with the news of an impending deal new movie rental rental at the iTunes Store.
http://www.macworld.com/article/131543/2008/01/expopreview.html?t=110
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas concluded last week and was interesting to watch the new electronics etc on TV shows.
see more at
http://www.macworld.com/article/131485/2008/01/mwpodcast102.html?lsrc=mwweek
Live coverage of Steve Jobs' keynote, beginning at 9 a.m. PT on Tuesday,
January 15. News etc at
http://www.macworld.com/topics/macworld_expo.html?lsrc=mwweek
I will be waiting to here what happens.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
A woman with her iPod jogs by Michael Vick's current home
A woman in her black jumpsuit jogs by to the soundtrack on her iPod. What makes this so notable? This is in Leavenworth, KS as she jogs by the Leavenworth Prison in Kansas, But more notable is what is transpiring In this nearby prison in the Kansas City Star article of 1/13/2008.
Michael Vick, AKA prisoner no. 33765-183, PETA's no. 1 enemy, star Atlanta Falcon Quarterback serving a 23 month sentence here for a 23 month sentence for gambling, animal cruelty. Welcome to hell Mr. Vick.
www.kansascity.com/sports/story/442240.html
Michael Vick, AKA prisoner no. 33765-183, PETA's no. 1 enemy, star Atlanta Falcon Quarterback serving a 23 month sentence here for a 23 month sentence for gambling, animal cruelty. Welcome to hell Mr. Vick.
www.kansascity.com/sports/story/442240.html
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
A middle iphone - laptop device in the works?
Is Apple considering an "in between" iPhone and laptop computers? First I saw this headlin
Apple patent reveals innovative docking station
http://news.yahoo.com/s/infoworld/20080103/tc_infoworld/94321;_ylt=AhxbS9m4H__McuIQYH03Y.cxVrIF\
Then I saw
websterholm.blogspot.com/2008/01/full-web-access-in-your-pocket-wsjcom.html
I like the iPhone when I looked at it in the Apple Store in Kansas City. MO. But I still would rather have a laptop for the road to look at maps and storm situations on the web. My pda and using a small portable color tv helps. I have not been able to configure a pca MI card with OS9 on my old Powerbook yet :(
We shall see.
Apple patent reveals innovative docking station
http://news.yahoo.com/s/infoworld/20080103/tc_infoworld/94321;_ylt=AhxbS9m4H__McuIQYH03Y.cxVrIF\
Then I saw
websterholm.blogspot.com/2008/
I like the iPhone when I looked at it in the Apple Store in Kansas City. MO. But I still would rather have a laptop for the road to look at maps and storm situations on the web. My pda and using a small portable color tv helps. I have not been able to configure a pca MI card with OS9 on my old Powerbook yet :(
We shall see.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Understand Exposure book review
Understand Exposure (revised edition)
reviewed by Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS: (dreric1kansas@aol.com)
Author: Bryan Peterson
Publisher: Amphoto Books, 770 Broadway , NY, NY 1003
website: www.watsonguptill.com
Released: 2004 (Revised edition)
Pages: 160
$25 USA
ISBN-10: 0817463003
# ISBN-13: 978-081746300
Strengths: Beautiful color photos. Not a tutorial type book. This book is not a “pocket guide” but a “full meal deal.” It takes time to read and “ digest.” But it is a very worthwhile to help you improve your photographic skills.
Weaknesses: Only 160 pages but is packed with information.
Novice/Intermediate/Advanced
Rating: 5/5
I had read information about the author (of this book) and his focus on photography and the difficulties of using exposure. The essence of it struck a cord with me. I wanted to get this book and discover further about the author insights.
I have taken photographs for many years, under many different situation with the main objective being to advance my skills and capture better photos. Since the author had beautiful award winning photos, I wanted to know further about his methods concerning explaining relationships of aperture, shutter speed and film/ digital speed (ISO/ASA) which he considered the cornerstone of making (his ) magnificent photos. Called the “photographer’s triangle,” the main idea is to perfect this “trifecta (three fold)” of methods (aperture, shutter speeds, and ISO/ASA). I was hoping that I would find fresh beneficial ideas that might benefit myself as well as other photographers. And I was glad I did.
This book is only 160 pages but is loaded with information within the six chapters and the index. Don’t expect a series of tutorials for relaying the information. What this book offers is a set of insightful and easy to grasp notions that expand your knowledge of photography, photographic methods and the ideas which involve creating photograph in general.
The way the author writes is a like an “unfolding story.” The ideas and methods actually intertwine and integrate along the way. Each idea has at least one of the author’s superb photos that immediately “pops out at you.” He weaves his ideas and explains how the final product created this award winning photo. Basic information is included along with the final exposure and additional information. Several times the focus also includes how the photo were initially created and then gradually transformed into a “better photo” and why. One or more photos show the “before and after” effects.
This book is not only enlightening but extremely instructive. Along the way to reading this beautiful books, there is information concerning polarizing filters, double and multiple exposures. Instead of reading this book as a speed reading course, you “digest it slowly “ and “think about what is being said.” In this day in age, where speed is everything, this is a welcome read.
This book is not a “pocket guide” but a “full meal deal.” This definitely is a book that you “slowly digest.” If you desire to learn about photography and take your time learning, this is a great book from an award winning photographer. While it might take a little time to finish the book , most will learn from the author’s methods and his ideas.
The best way to learn from this book is to read the information, think about the photos and then how it might relate to your photos that you have taken in the past or want to take in the future. Whether you are just starting your photographic endeavors or advanced photographer, the author will give you something to think about, learn and construct your photos to a better level.
reviewed by Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS: (dreric1kansas@aol.com)
Author: Bryan Peterson
Publisher: Amphoto Books, 770 Broadway , NY, NY 1003
website: www.watsonguptill.com
Released: 2004 (Revised edition)
Pages: 160
$25 USA
ISBN-10: 0817463003
# ISBN-13: 978-081746300
Strengths: Beautiful color photos. Not a tutorial type book. This book is not a “pocket guide” but a “full meal deal.” It takes time to read and “ digest.” But it is a very worthwhile to help you improve your photographic skills.
Weaknesses: Only 160 pages but is packed with information.
Novice/Intermediate/Advanced
Rating: 5/5
I had read information about the author (of this book) and his focus on photography and the difficulties of using exposure. The essence of it struck a cord with me. I wanted to get this book and discover further about the author insights.
I have taken photographs for many years, under many different situation with the main objective being to advance my skills and capture better photos. Since the author had beautiful award winning photos, I wanted to know further about his methods concerning explaining relationships of aperture, shutter speed and film/ digital speed (ISO/ASA) which he considered the cornerstone of making (his ) magnificent photos. Called the “photographer’s triangle,” the main idea is to perfect this “trifecta (three fold)” of methods (aperture, shutter speeds, and ISO/ASA). I was hoping that I would find fresh beneficial ideas that might benefit myself as well as other photographers. And I was glad I did.
This book is only 160 pages but is loaded with information within the six chapters and the index. Don’t expect a series of tutorials for relaying the information. What this book offers is a set of insightful and easy to grasp notions that expand your knowledge of photography, photographic methods and the ideas which involve creating photograph in general.
The way the author writes is a like an “unfolding story.” The ideas and methods actually intertwine and integrate along the way. Each idea has at least one of the author’s superb photos that immediately “pops out at you.” He weaves his ideas and explains how the final product created this award winning photo. Basic information is included along with the final exposure and additional information. Several times the focus also includes how the photo were initially created and then gradually transformed into a “better photo” and why. One or more photos show the “before and after” effects.
This book is not only enlightening but extremely instructive. Along the way to reading this beautiful books, there is information concerning polarizing filters, double and multiple exposures. Instead of reading this book as a speed reading course, you “digest it slowly “ and “think about what is being said.” In this day in age, where speed is everything, this is a welcome read.
This book is not a “pocket guide” but a “full meal deal.” This definitely is a book that you “slowly digest.” If you desire to learn about photography and take your time learning, this is a great book from an award winning photographer. While it might take a little time to finish the book , most will learn from the author’s methods and his ideas.
The best way to learn from this book is to read the information, think about the photos and then how it might relate to your photos that you have taken in the past or want to take in the future. Whether you are just starting your photographic endeavors or advanced photographer, the author will give you something to think about, learn and construct your photos to a better level.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Is Apple considering something between the iPhone and notebook computers?
Apple patent reveals possible innovative docking station.
Interesting to see what may develop.
more at
http://news.yahoo.com/s/infoworld/20080103/tc_infoworld/94321;_ylt=AhxbS9m4H__McuIQYH03Y.cxVrIF
Interesting to see what may develop.
more at
http://news.yahoo.com/s/infoworld/20080103/tc_infoworld/94321;_ylt=AhxbS9m4H__McuIQYH03Y.cxVrIF
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Have you upgraded to Windows Vista yet?
I saw this c/net review 1/5/08 and poll result at this time. I added my vote related to the Mac. I wonder how many Vista have been sold?
Instant Poll Results
Your response has been recorded. Thank you for participating!
Question: Have you upgraded to Windows Vista yet?
No, I'm happy with XP for now. 33%
Yes, it came with my new computer. 20%
No, I don't think I will until I absolutely have to. 16%
Yes, I got it when it first released. 10%
No, I'm a Linux user. 9%
I will when I get a new computer 6%
No, I'm a Mac user. 4% <--------------------------------------------------*****
No, but I am considering it. 3%
No, I'm waiting for finalized SP1 to be delivered. 2%
Instant Poll Results
Your response has been recorded. Thank you for participating!
Question: Have you upgraded to Windows Vista yet?
No, I'm happy with XP for now. 33%
Yes, it came with my new computer. 20%
No, I don't think I will until I absolutely have to. 16%
Yes, I got it when it first released. 10%
No, I'm a Linux user. 9%
I will when I get a new computer 6%
No, I'm a Mac user. 4% <--------------------------------------------------*****
No, but I am considering it. 3%
No, I'm waiting for finalized SP1 to be delivered. 2%
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Override Dock magnification
Macworld OS X Hint
By Rob Griffiths (macosxhints@macworld.com)
Override Dock magnification settings in 10.5
One of the features of the OS X Dock is the ability to magnify the items in it as the cursor passes over them.
Control this feature in the Dock System Preferences panel
set the amount of magnification and
enable or disable the feature.
enable or disable it by Control-clicking on the Dock's divider bar, and
choosing Turn Magnification On (or Off) from the pop-up menu.
Can't control the amount of magnification from this menu, however.)
Leopard adds a new feature to this magnification effect -- the ability to temporarily reverse the on/off status by holding down a couple of modifier keys.
Override Dock magnification settings in 10.5
http://www.macworld.com/article/131308/2007/12/dockmagnify.html?lsrc=mwhints
By Rob Griffiths (macosxhints@macworld.com)
Override Dock magnification settings in 10.5
One of the features of the OS X Dock is the ability to magnify the items in it as the cursor passes over them.
Control this feature in the Dock System Preferences panel
set the amount of magnification and
enable or disable the feature.
enable or disable it by Control-clicking on the Dock's divider bar, and
choosing Turn Magnification On (or Off) from the pop-up menu.
Can't control the amount of magnification from this menu, however.)
Leopard adds a new feature to this magnification effect -- the ability to temporarily reverse the on/off status by holding down a couple of modifier keys.
Override Dock magnification settings in 10.5
http://www.macworld.com/article/131308/2007/12/dockmagnify.html?lsrc=mwhints
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