"This weekend, a number of people had things to say about the decay and seemingly inevitable death of FriendFeed. That included us, twice. While this was going on, the FriendFeed team remained largely silent, even on their own product. But today, co-founder Paul Buchheit has responded."
- Kol Tregaskes
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i could say so many inflammatory things right now, most of which appear to be true...but i won't cos others have already said it all far more eloquently.
- Joe Silence
"Earlier in the week on Twitter I asked those following the DPS twitter account what point and shoot digital camera they’d buy if they had to buy one today as a secondary camera to their DSLR. Quite a few people responded but one camera was mentioned again and again (by over 25% of those who responded) - the Canon Powershot G11. Interestingly the camera is yet to be released (it’s due to ship any day now from Amazon) and so the responses are soley based upon specifications and the reputation of its predecessor the G10. What point and shoot camera would you buy if you had to get one today? Read more: http://digital-photography-school.com/the-mos..."
- Kol Tregaskes
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Odd. In the 60 or so replies there was only one mention of the Canon S90, which I've already pre-ordered. I'll be passing along my G10 once I get it. And I really never gave the G11 a second though after seeing the S90 specs.
- Ken Sheppardson
I'm definitely eyeing the G11. What point and shoot are you interested in?
- Kol Tregaskes
I have a G6 model. Very very very useful tool. :)
- Felter Roberto
So the S90 is a better cam? I'd like to see a comparison then.
- Kol Tregaskes
I think I'm leaning toward the G11, as much as I like the Olympus EP-1
- vicster is...
i was among the canon faithful for years but got a panasonic dmc-lx3 last year and just got a panasonic dmc-zs3 (wanted smaller form factor for snowboarding/mtb) - liking image quality, 12x zoom & hd video - booyah :)
- mike "glemak" dunn
So true.. ever since the G7 I've been watching these.. want!.. soooo want!
- Can Koklu
I have the dmc-zs3 also, and I really like the HD Video it generates
- RAPatton
I have a G9 that I absolutely adore. If the G11 knocks peoples' socks off, I know what I'll be using my end-of-year bonus on. :D
- tinypants - Hagitha of FF
I am done with P&S cameras. I've had too many already and since I don't own a DSLR, Olympus EP-1 or Panasonic Lumix GH1 micro four thirds cameras would fit the bill though a bit larger and quite pricey. Hard to get in the states though!
- Adrian
Kol: I wouldn't say the S90 is "better", but I'm willing to sacrifice a bit of long end zoom and manual controls for a slimmer package and f2.0 vs f2.8. Seems like the S90 and G11 have the same "guts"... oh, and I've never said "gosh, I wish this camera had a fold out screen"... Basic Side-by-Side comparison http://www.dpreview.com/reviews...
- Ken Sheppardson
well this certainly looks pretty exciting. I'll be glad i didn't get a g10
- Matt Ellsworth
I got the G7 prior to my 50D and it's still a great camera! I don't get to use it as much anymore, but I often look at it and think it should ALWAYS be in my bag if I'm not toting around my 50D.
- Gregg Le Blanc
I've been out on the tundra on one of these tours, I would have LOVED to have a bear stick his nose in and say Hi. They're such beautiful and incredible animals
- Will Higgins™
"Okay guys, who left the window open again?!"
- Holger Eilhard
...this reminds me of the Far Side comic where two polar bears are hovering over igloos, and one says to the other: "I don't know what you call them, but I love eating these things... they're chewy on the insides."
- .LAG liked that
Portsdown Hill, looking down on Portsmouth surrounded by the sea on three sides, punctuated by the Spinnaker Tower in the distance and beyond that the Isle of Wight filling up the Solent. In other words: home.
- Mark H
and you found out after plowing the snow, your car is under it now. and won't start. :))
- AJ Batac
Don't tell the Ladybug that I liked this...I still am not a fan of being in snow (even for a short time!)...too many traumatic memories! ;-)
- Scott of Two Countries
"the "martha stewart" @ pink's part of their super specials: 10" stretch dog, relish, onions, bacon (!!!), chopped tomatoes, sauerkraut and sour cream. lord almighty was it good."
- Melissa
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i think y'all should wait until my next visit.
- tiffany
T, I can go again. I mean after I go tonight after work. :)
- Derrick
I don't remember which dog I had when we went, although I do remember that it was DELICIOUS! I also remember those dudes next to us who housed a table full of these beauties.
- felicious
Okay, I've seen this place on Food Network (or Travel Channel). I gotta try this out sometime.
- ha3rvey (big appetite)
Felly, I believe you ordered a Huell Howser. :)
- Melissa
Oh, Hanna, I'm reading Revitalize Your Hormones by Theresa Dale, PHD, ND. She just gave the stress relieving breathing exercise that I learned from Andrew Weil years ago. Breathe in through your mouth for the count of 5, hold for the count of 6 and breathe out through your mouth till its all out. This post reminded me. :)
- Myrna
"Viceroy Bali Ubud, Indonesia 1-866-920-9108 (US & Canada) +62-361-971-777 Visit Property Website Perched high above the Lembah Valley with its forested ravine and rushing river below, the Viceroy Bali offers unparalleled views of terraced paddy fields and lush Balinese jungle, bringing guests a deep sense of serenity and peace. Secluded and romantic, this sanctuary for the finer things in life is located in Ubud, the artistic center of Bali, only a short distance from pristine beaches and an exciting nightlife. Indulge your spirit and your body in complete relaxation, or venture out to explore the Island’s rich artistic and cultural offerings. Either way, the Viceroy Bali is perfect for an exotic escape."
- Demetrios the Traveller
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Hadn't heard about this... "Los Angeles, California, September 8, 2009--A firefighter looks underneath a fire truck that fell into a sinkhole. The drivers of the truck, who escaped uninjured, had been investigating a burst water main in the San Fernando Valley."
- John (a.k.a. dendroica)
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Due to an innovative design concept, the Nirvana bathtub uses 60 per cent less water than bathtubs of a similar size. 360 LED light spots furnish a new kind of chromotherapy; the user feels like drifting through the galaxy.
- Aspa
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"When most people think of a circus they think of elephants, jugglers, tight-rope walkers, and trapeze artists (and probably a few other things). Not a lot of people will tell you they think of giant wheels set on fire that someone has to run around, people on roller-blades flipping in the air, people diving into small pools of water from high elevations, or children tossing around diablos. Yet this is exactly what Cirque Du Soleil does; and a whole lot more."
- Muge Cerman
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With all the hubbub about Obama's back-to-school speech, I wonder what people would say about JFK's famous line, "Ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country" if it were uttered today, by our current president.
The people having a fit now would go positively ballistic.
- Christopher A Carr
You know, it would be cool if some history buff dug up what critics actually did say about that line back then.
- Bruce Lewis
I think no matter what Obama says, some people somewhere will find offense.
- April Buchheit
The thing that bugs me is that it doesn't take much to infuriate certain groups of people especially during the current administration. I certainly don't recall people getting their panties in a bunch over stuff GWB has said about kids needing to stay in school or OB/Gyn's not being able to give their love to women (or something along those lines).
- April Buchheit
Obviously it was different people getting upset about Bush, but anyone that high profile will attract a lot of criticism.
- Paul Buchheit
I wrote "If you quit on school – you’re not just quitting on yourself, you’re quitting on your country" on my board following the speech. I thought it was the most powerful thing Obama said today to my kids. So many of the inner city children that I teach just give up. It gets too hard. Life is hard! Don't give up. I try to teach that every day - now I have the president's words to guide me.
- Marci Golub
Paul: Yeah, I know, but it just didn't seem like it was getting as much of the limelight as now. I guess maybe it wasn't as sensational? Perhaps, now, certain news outlets/interest groups are fanning the flame?
- April Buchheit
It depends where you get your news. I haven't heard anything about it except from you :)
- Paul Buchheit
Paul: I suppose I should just shut my piehole, then. :P
- April Buchheit
btw, http://news.google.com/ mentions the speech, but I don't see any mention of controversy (not that I've read any of the articles).
- Paul Buchheit
http://memeorandum.com was full of discussion of it yesterday and over the days before. school districts all over the country debated showing it, parents kept their kids home from school, etc. It was a pretty big deal. I don't mean to give you a hard time about it Paul, I was just surprised and am a believer in following the news to some degree.
- Marshall Kirkpatrick
I thought the speech was pretty pointless. He didn't say anything that we haven't been told by our teachers for the past 8 years. (Stay in school. Work hard. Don't give up.) Hardly worth taking out one of our classes for. That's just my opinion, though.
- Alex
You're probably right Marshall. I still have very mixed feelings about the news though -- I think there's a tendency to get caught up in the daily drama and miss the big picture.
- Paul Buchheit
I haven't seen it yet but my wife described it to me and it sounded really good. Made me think all the more about how remarkable it is that we have a President who was raised by a single mother. The way my wife described it sounded like it could have really spoken to some of the kids most at risk of not staying in school.
- Marshall Kirkpatrick
If it causes more people to watch the speech, then perhaps the outrage will work to Obama's favor. All politics aside, I really like what Obama's background says about our country -- I would much rather have a president who came from "nowhere" than one whose father was also president.
- Paul Buchheit
Paul: I agree. That's why I'll be a shoo-in when I run for President. :) Not only did I come from nowhere, I was born in a third world country known for its garbage mountain. -- Ok, I know I don't qualify being that I'm a 'ferner,' but it worked for Obama, right? ;)
- April Buchheit
April, I don't think your kind is allowed to be president.
- Paul Buchheit
April: just get some dinky Pacific Island state to make up a birth certificate for you, and you can be President.
- Gabe
I think that there is a lot more commentary now than 50 years ago, because there are several 24 hour news tv channels, not to mention their websites, and the bazillions of political bloggers. What is interesting is that so many of them focus on the same inane details, like the use of the word "stupidly", where in theory, we could have a much more diverse amount of information on the news. However, it is much easier to simply comment on something than to actually do research.
- Robert Felty
Yesterday morning, I'd say nothing because it's not a good parallel. I'm a bit bummed that schools actually opted out. I'm not an "Obama supporter," but I don't like the anger games. It's unhealthy.
- Jason Nunnelley
"Staff at Swindon's Great Western Hospital face possible dismissal after posting online pictures of themselves taking part in The Lying Down Game. Seven hospital staff have been suspended for their part in the game, played in mid August."
- M F
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