And just like that, I brought my Facebook account back from a near death. Seems at least one friend was wondering why I disappeared from her friend’s list. The perception might be that I no longer want to communicate with friends. Not so. And just like that, I’m back among friends in Facebook. In fact, I was in an IM session with an old friend living in L.A. the moment I logged back into my account. I guess you’re okay in my book, Facebook.
It’s amazing what you can do with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2. The original photo (of Beavertail Lighthouse) appears below, and the adjusted (same) photo is above. I’m not claiming to be a professional photographer, far from it, but this software makes it look like I know what I’m doing, which I don’t. It also helps to shoot in RAW, which essentially means the software has more to work with. Enough of that – I’m putting myself to sleep.
After using Adobe Lightroom 2
Before using Adobe Lightroom 2
Yesterday, I wrote the following to Google pundit, Jeff Jarvis: Can mere attribution pay the bills? If I get my news solely from, say, Google, and I have no desire to seek out any other news source, then how will the NYTimes reporter, or the NYTimes itself, ever benefit? By the simple, required attribution I see when I read their story? In the old days it was referred to as rip ‘n’ read; now it’s more like rip them off. The former approach likely required some sort of protocol, while the latter approach can be done in the time it takes to create a link. In fact, seems like I could create one of these rip’em off sites right now. No blood, no sweat, no fears. Your thoughts, Mr. Jarvis?
No response yet.
I deleted my Facebook account yesterday. Too many privacy issues. The media has been all over Facebook lately, including none other than Leo Laporte – the Tech Guy. So I’m going to stick with Twitter and, of course, this blog. I’m also experimenting with something called Google Buzz. Time will tell if it ever gains the kind of popularity, and trust, that Facebook once had.
Once again, the kids just had to strike their overly ostentatious trademark pose upon seeing the camera. At least this time the silhouette added an interesting effect; maybe American Idol could use this in its opening credits next season. Anyhow, this was taken at Haines Park, one of several nearby stops when we just need to get out of the house.
On Saturday we saw this big honk’n thing at the Beavertail Aquarium, which seems strange since Snapping Turtles, to my knowledge, aren’t keen on salt water. Regardless, it was an impressive site. I don’t think the photo conveys just how big this thing was. And to think that Snappy (scroll down to a post from last week) could get this big. The museum staff was collecting proposed names for this monstrosity, and Cap’n Crunch made the list. In hindsight, I should have added Gamera to the list.
We spotted this deer today while driving through Jamestown, RI. This still photo (and video) was shot using my iPhone. Click here to see her departure. Did I mention I love my iPhone?
Eric and I were in a tight spot today at the Purgatory Chasm in Sutton, MA. It’s about a foot wide through 30 feet of rock. Glenn took this photo. Don’t even think about this if you’re claustrophobic. Christy wasn’t far behind us.
Nigel takes the drip-dry approach to a new level.
Long Days and Nights 