Kong! Saw it. Loved it. Nothing that happens in this movie happens just a little. Director Peter Jackson lets us spend a lot of time with every beautiful scene in the film. It's a long film, but like all the Lord of the Rings movies, it never feels long. … [Read more...] about The 8th Wonder of the World!
The Full Frame Myth
Over in the Digital Photography Review Forums, some people are badmouthing the Nikon D200 camera because it's not full frame. What they mean is that, like most Digital SLR cameras, the sensor isn't as large as the standard 35mm frame size used in a film camera. I've only been learning about photogaphy for about a year, but I'm pretty sure that although this is true, it's also … [Read more...] about The Full Frame Myth
Overcriminalization Watch
Mike has an Overcriminalization Watch posting at Crime & Federalism listing a few minor ethical lapses that could (at least in theory) be charged as federal crimes under the mail and wire fraud laws. For example, this: using your cell phone (or sending an e-mail) to call in sick for work when you're not really sick (it doesn't matter that everyone else does this; you're … [Read more...] about Overcriminalization Watch
Why I Want a Nikon D200 – Part 2
In my previous post on this subject, I explained a few of the major design features that make DSLR cameras better than point-and-shoot cameras (even the expensive ones). These include a larger image sensor, interchangeable lenses, and a through-the-lens viewfinder. All these features make DSLR cameras larger and more expensive than many point-and-shoot cameras, which means … [Read more...] about Why I Want a Nikon D200 – Part 2
The War On Sick People Continues
Just spotted this example of screwed-up priorities over at The Agitator: Federal drug agents fanned out across San Diego on Monday, clamping down on medical marijuana dispensaries that had been doling out marijuana to sick and dying patients. I realize that even though medical marijuana is legal in the state of California, it's still illegal under federal law. But don't all … [Read more...] about The War On Sick People Continues