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Sigma DP-1
The Online Photographer has signs that the long promised Sigma DP-1 is nearing release - Amazon has a pre-order page and a release date of March 25th. I'm happy with my DX-1G (GX100) for now, but I'll…
Watching for centipedes
I have really enjoyed our visit to the big island. We spent a bit over a week on the Kailua-Kona side, getting our fill of sand and sun. We have a bit under a week on the Hilo side, and have enjoyed s…
Squid run
Photos of squid at La Jolla We headed into the water at sunset and swam out to the canyon. Dead squid were scattered about the edge of the canyon like confetti after a parade. I was worried we had mis…
Which way will it tip?
Housing seems to be reaching a tipping point in perceptions anyway; it is tough to see when it will play out. With money falling from the sky , the govt (via Fannie May) willing to take on loans up to…
Lodgepole pine death
Like Canada, Colorado and Wyoming have a massive fight on their hands with mountain pine beetle outbreaks due to drought and warm winters . Every large, mature lodgepole pine forest in Colorado and so…
Supernotes
The Kansas City Star has an intriguing story about 'supernote' counterfeit bills found around the world . These are fakes that are next to perfect, using the same paper, inks, and high quality printin…
Scripps Canyon
Photos of diving Scripps Canyon I finally convinced myself I would use scuba equipment enough to own full gear (I already have a computer, suit, etc). My visa limping, I'm now the owner of an aqualung…
Cars and instant gratification
The LA Times exposes some of the craziness that is going on with auto financing these days in New cars that are fully loaded — with debt When Jennifer and Bobby Post traded in their 2001 Chevy Suburba…
Pining for a lost environment
Wired has a really interesting story called Clive Thompson on How the Next Victim of Climate Change Will Be Our Minds People are feeling displaced. They're suffering symptoms eerily similar to those o…
The short version
Other than a few hours on the 29th involving a raccoon and a border agent, I had a great holiday. We slacked at home for a few days, visited family and friends, and took a road trip to Arizona. I'll b…