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2012-05-20 21:12:28 UTC nobody@flickr.com (ChazboTheThird)
ChazboTheThird posted a photo:mek self portrait devil character and piece double exposure.Shot on 5/20/2012 with a polaroid spectra camera.
Mardin, silhouettes
2012-05-20 21:11:56 UTC nobody@flickr.com (blauepics)
blauepics posted a photo:Light & shade, old & young, girl & man, small & tall...contrasts
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2012-05-20 21:11:33 UTC nobody@flickr.com (Jun Peng)
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Mardin, donkey traffic
2012-05-20 21:11:33 UTC nobody@flickr.com (blauepics)
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Catch the moment.
2012-05-20 21:10:47 UTC nobody@flickr.com (clok_moitie)
clok_moitie posted a photo:Paris, Belleville, May 2012.
bathurst street bridge
2012-05-20 21:09:08 UTC nobody@flickr.com (Josh Jensen)
Josh Jensen posted a photo:
Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal.
2012-05-20 21:07:49 UTC nobody@flickr.com (Marie-Laure Even)
Marie-Laure Even posted a photo:
Grosvenor Arms, 1930'
2012-05-20 21:03:06 UTC nobody@flickr.com (Angelika Boyko)
Angelika Boyko posted a photo:IPhone4S shot, processed on iPad.
Clock Tower, Denver
2012-05-20 21:03:04 UTC nobody@flickr.com (Angelika Boyko)
Angelika Boyko posted a photo:IPhone4S shot, processed on iPad.
DealBook: Nasdaq Chief Says Glitches Weren’t at Fault for Facebook Stock Plunge
2012-05-20 20:31:14 UTC By MICHAEL J. DE LA MERCED
The main issue, according to the chief executive of the Nasdaq OMX Group, was a number of order cancellations that flowed in during the final stages of the initial public offering process.
Greek Crisis Poses Hard Choices for Western Leaders
2012-05-20 20:08:10 UTC By STEVEN ERLANGER
Although some European officials talk of “managing” a Greek exit from the euro, the political and financial costs, and risks of panic and contagion, would represent a fundamental challenge.
From Cubicles, Cry for Quiet Pierces Office Buzz
2012-05-20 17:19:06 UTC By JOHN TIERNEY
Research shows that more than half of office workers are dissatisfied with the level of “speech privacy” in their offices, and managers are hearing their complaints.
Disruptions: Disruptions: DIY, a Site for Children, Is Instructive for Start-Ups
2012-05-20 15:07:01 UTC By NICK BILTON
It is refreshing to find a standout start-up called DIY, which is developing a do-it-yourself community for children that is like Never Never Land. Children learn to make things, fun things.
In Facebook Stock Rush, Fanfare vs. Realities
2012-05-20 13:51:01 UTC By GRETCHEN MORGENSON
The small gain for Facebook’s stock on its first day of trading suggests that many professional money managers viewed all the hype as just that.
Mugabe Seeks Zimbabwe Edge by Pressing for Black Ownership
2012-05-20 13:03:02 UTC By LYDIA POLGREEN
President Robert G. Mugabe has begun pressuring companies operating in the country to comply with a law requiring that black Zimbabweans own more than half their shares.
Character Study: James Crockman, the Human Antenna of the Breaking News Network
2012-05-20 07:40:05 UTC By COREY KILGANNON
James Crockman listens to 17 police and fire frequencies from Breaking News Network’s New Jersey office to cull spot items for subscribers like news media outlets.
Letters: Letters: Adam Smith’s Way
2012-05-20 07:40:02 UTC
A reader responds to “At JPMorgan, the Ghost of Dinner Parties Past” (Fair Game, May 13).
Letters: Letters: Logic and the Mandate
2012-05-20 07:40:02 UTC
Readers respond to “Slippery-Slope Logic, Applied to Health Care” (Economic View, May 13).
Discord at JPMorgan Investment Office Blamed in Huge Loss
2012-05-20 06:04:04 UTC By JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG and NELSON D. SCHWARTZ
Trans-Atlantic tension in JPMorgan Chase’s chief investment office contributed to the unit’s giant losing trades, current and former bankers said.
Preoccupations: Training for a Marathon, With Your Co-Workers
2012-05-20 04:47:36 UTC By HELEN LANTHIER
A grade-school teacher describes how she and four of her colleagues have trained together to run a marathon — and have found a new sense of camaraderie along the way.
It’s the Economy: Making Choices in the Age of Information Overload
2012-05-20 03:50:02 UTC By ADAM DAVIDSON
The Internet was supposed to make us smarter shoppers. So why should we still listen to the signals that brands send us?
Is Insider Trading Part of the Fabric on Wall Street?
2012-05-20 03:36:02 UTC By GRETCHEN MORGENSON
The Securities and Exchange Commission has been getting tougher on insider trading on Wall Street, but its potential target may be too wide.
The Haggler: E-ZPass, and the Cash Lane That Wasn’t — Haggler
2012-05-20 03:13:01 UTC By DAVID SEGAL
What happens when your car doesn’t have E-ZPass, but you’re forced to use the “E-ZPass Only” lane at the tollbooth? A reader asks the Haggler to help resolve the resulting mess.
Novelties: Wristwatches That Help Screen Your Messages, and More
2012-05-20 03:10:05 UTC By ANNE EISENBERRG
A new generation of watches connects with smartphones and other devices to offer news feeds and e-mail, text and other alerts.
Corner Office | Chris Barbin: Chris Barbin of Appirio, on Boiling Down Answers
2012-05-20 03:10:05 UTC By ADAM BRYANT
Chris Barbin of Appirio, an information technology company, says he asks job candidates how a best friend would describe them, and then how they would describe themselves.
The Boss: Pixability Chief Is an Entrepreneur at Heart
2012-05-20 01:53:01 UTC By BETTINA HEIN
The chief of Pixability drew on her education and experience in business, law and government to found her company, a provider of video marketing software and services.
Strategies: Facebook’s Swings Are Ho-Hum to a Nobel Laureate
2012-05-19 23:37:18 UTC By JEFF SOMMER
To Harry Markowitz, the father of modern portfolio theory, the Facebook stock hubbub is a yawn. He’d rather focus on a rigorously diversified mix of stocks and bonds.
Economic View: How National Belt-Tightening Goes Awry - Economic View
2012-05-19 23:34:25 UTC By ROBERT J. SHILLER
An overextended family can solve its problems by cutting spending, increasing savings and paying down debts. But such belt-tightening doesn’t work as a metaphor for the national economy.
Fair Game: A Bailout Analysis That’s Incomplete - Fair Game
2012-05-19 23:20:01 UTC By GRETCHEN MORGENSON
A recent Treasury analysis paints a glowing picture of the eventual outcome of the 2008 financial rescues. But taxpayers deserve a better breakdown of the costs and benefits.
Google Gets Approval From China for Motorola Deal
2012-05-19 20:13:34 UTC By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Authorities in China have approved Google Inc.'s bid to buy phone maker Motorola Mobility, clearing the way for the $12.5 billion deal to close early next week.
The Pain Hits Home in Madrid
2012-05-19 19:49:57 UTC
Caught in a downward spiral of debt and economic decline, Spain’s banking crisis has been deepening and its unemployment rate has been rising. For all too many, it has been a season of despair.
Mortgages: Mortgages - How to Pump Up Your Credit Score
2012-05-19 09:00:05 UTC By VICKIE ELMER
Experts offer tips on how to raise your score most effectively.
Bookshelf: Books on Rejected New Yorker Covers, and the Guilt of Aaron Burr
2012-05-19 04:19:37 UTC By SAM ROBERTS
Three new books explore The New Yorker’s cover designs, the cultural influence of Samuel Rothafel and the struggles Aaron Burr faced after he shot Alexander Hamilton.
The Week’s Business News in Pictures
2012-05-19 01:36:12 UTC
Austerity protests in Europe, the fallout from an embarrassing trading failure at JPMorgan Chase and Facebook’s long-anticipated initial public offering were among the week’s top business stories.
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Fredagspanelen: Diablo III, DDR4 från Micron och Geforce GTX 670
2012-05-18 12:41:00 UTC
Ytterligare två veckor i backspegeln, och dags för Fredagspanelen att sätta tänderna i de senaste hårdvarunyheterna. Emil och Jonas går igenom allt från stora lanseringar till tråkiga konkurser, givetvis inklusive senaste nytt från testlabbet.
Nvidia avslöjar specifikationerna för GK110 - fullfjädrade Kepler
2012-05-17 09:45:00 UTC
På GPU Technology Conference tillkännagav Nvidia ett nytt beräkningskort med den omtalade grafikprocessorn GK110. Nu publiceras specifikationerna.
Just Posted: Sony NEX-F3 hands-on preview
2012-05-17 04:00:00 UTC
Just Posted: our hands-on preview of the Sony NEX-F3. The F3 is Sony's latest entry-level model, replacing the NEX-C3. It's built around the company's second-generation 16MP CMOS sensor, as featured in the NEX-5N and gains a built-in flash. It's also the first NEX to feature a screen that flips all the way into a vertical position, to make it easier to shoot self-portraits. We've been using an F3 for a couple of days - read our hands-on preview to find out what we thought and to see the images we shot.
Fractal Design släpper nya nätaggregat i serierna Integra, Tesla och Newton
2012-05-16 18:07:00 UTC
Svenska Fractal Design uppdaterar sortimentet med tre nya serier nätaggregat, från instegsmodeller ända upp till 1000-wattare med certifiering för 80 Plus Platinum.
Degrees of Debt: Colleges Begin to Confront Higher Costs and Students’ Debt
2012-05-15 17:54:11 UTC By ANDREW MARTIN
With the balance of student debt topping $1 trillion, college presidents are recognizing that they must handle the costs of education through methods other than tuition increases.
Zotac Geforce GTX 670 Extreme Edition i antågande
2012-05-14 11:57:00 UTC
Ett skräddarsytt kretskort med rejält utbyggd strömförsörjning och högre klockfrekvenser är några av höjdpunkterna i ett kommande Geforce GTX 670 från Zotac.
Adobe launches release candidate of Adobe Camera Raw v7.1
2012-05-10 17:16:38 UTC
Adobe has announced a release candidate version of Adobe Camera Raw 7.1 and DNG Converter 7.1. The latest near-release version of the Raw processing plugin only works with Photoshop CS6 and brings support for the same 21 cameras that were added to Camera Raw 6.7 in the most recent update. This includes the Nikon D800m Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Olympus OM-D E-M5 and the most recent releases from Samsung.
Fujfilm announces XP170 waterproof compact with wireless image transfer
2012-05-08 23:12:20 UTC
Fujifilm has announced the FinePix XP170, an updated rugged, waterproof compact camera, featuring Wi-Fi to allow wireless image transfer to Android or iOS smartphones and tablets. The XP170 features a 14MP CMOS sensor that can shoot at up to 10fps, mounted behind a 5x, 28-140mm equivalent zoom lens. It is shockproof from 2m (6.5ft), and waterproof to 10m (33ft). The stand-out feature is its wireless image transfer function that allows images to be sent to smartphones and tablets, making it easy to upload to the internet.
Just Posted: In-depth Nikon D800 review
2012-05-08 21:09:53 UTC
We've just posted our Nikon D800 review. At 36MP, the D800 is the highest resolution camera you can buy without making the step up to medium format, it's also one of the first DSLRs to offer uncompressed video output. Despite these drastic increases in capability over the D700, Nikon's latest full-frame offering will be immediately familiar to any one who's shot with one of the company's high-end cameras. So what's the D800 like to shoot with and does all that resolution render its competition redundant?
Olympus launches Tough TG-1 iHS higher-spec rugged, waterproof camera
2012-05-08 05:00:00 UTC
Olympus has announced the Tough TG-1 iHS, a high-end rugged, waterproof compact camera. The main selling point of the camera is its 25-100mm equivalant F2.0-4.9 zoom lens. The TG-1 is tougher than previous Tough models, being waterproof to 12m (40ft) and shockproof from a height of 2m (6.6ft) and will have optional waterproof fisheye and telephoto converter lenses available. The TG-1 iHS is built around a 1/2.3"-type 12MP back-lit CMOS sensor and a TruePic VI processor to make the most of its output.
Fujifilm X-Pro1 studio samples published, including Adobe Camera Raw conversions
2012-05-07 23:47:40 UTC
We've just been given access to a beta version of Adobe Camera Raw that supports the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and have used it to process our standard test scene. The good news is that it produces similar resolution to the camera's JPEG output and that it appears to recognize the selected dynamic range extension setting. The X-Pro1 is not a camera with obvious peers, so we've presented it alongside a mixture of DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. These are just our suggested comparisons - you are able (and encouraged) to choose your own. (Samples updated)
Article: Getting the most out of the Olympus OM-D E-M5
2012-05-07 21:38:14 UTC
We've prepared a user guide to the Olympus OM-D E-M5, uncovering some of the more interesting features that might not be immediately apparent to new users. As part of reviewing the camera, and detailing its menus, we found a couple of settings combinations and obscure options that we think are worth knowing about. So, if you've recently received an E-M5, or are thinking about parting with your hard-earned cash for one, we hope you'll find this article useful.
Novoflex creates adapters for Fujifilm X-Pro1
2012-05-07 17:41:57 UTC
Novoflex has announced a range of mount adapters for the Fujifilm X-Pro1's X mount. The adapters allow the use of a wide range of non-XF lenses with the 16MP mirrorless camera. The range supports a broad cross-section of current and legacy lenses, including Canon FD, Nikon, Contax, Olympus OM and Minolta MD and AF mounts. There is also an adapter to allow use of Leica M-mount lenses, if you can't wait for the one Fujifilm said it is developing. The adapters will be available from the end of May 2012 at prices range from around €89 to €169, depending on the complexity of the adapter (there are also adapters for medium-format lenses that can cost as much as €350). (via Photoscala)
Article: Shooting with the Leica M9-P
2012-05-06 08:00:00 UTC
The name Leica carries considerable cachet for many photographers, regardless of whether they've ever had a chance to shoot with one of the company's rangefinders or used one of its lenses. The fabulous cost and continued adherence to a near-obsolete, manual-focus, rangefinder design can be off-putting, making it easy to wonder whether the brand's proponents have bought into marketing or mystique. So just what is it like to shoot with an M9-P? We put the camera in the hands of four photographers with different backgrounds and shooting styles to see what the 'red dot' meant to them.
LockCircle brings LockPort secure HDMI ports to Nikon D800
2012-05-04 23:14:04 UTC
Accessory maker LockCircle has announced it will offer its 'LockPort' durable HDMI socket bracket for the Nikon D800. The LockPort800 combines a mounting plate that secures to the base of the camera with a miniHDMI-to-standard HDMI adapter that bolts onto it. This provides an easy-access full-size HDMI connector while also protecting your camera's miniHDMI socket from damage. The mounting plate is designed so that the camera can still be used with other mounts, tripod plates and accessories, in tandem with the LockPort. The LockPort800 will be available from June 2012 at a cost of $199/€99.
Nikon tells PDN it is looking for a fix for D800 and D4 lock-up bug
2012-05-04 17:35:50 UTC
Nikon has confirmed to PDN that it is investigating a problem that can cause the D800 and D4 to lock-up while shooting. The company says that the issue - identified while PDN was reviewing the camera - can be avoided by disabling Highlights and RGB Histogram on the display. At present the lock-ups require the battery to be removed to restart the camera but PDN thinks it likely that Nikon will be able to come up with a permanent fix.
Think Tank announces Airport line of carry-on compliant camera bags
2012-05-04 02:18:22 UTC
Bag maker Think Tank has announced an update to its Airport series of camera bags. Designed to meet the restrictions imposed by airlines on carry-on luggage, the series includes a model designed for international flight as well as smaller versions for space-limited short-haul flying. The three bags are all designed with room for an iPad and increasingly large laptops, and give clear indications of the camera bodies and lenses they will accommodate. All three come with a seam-sealed rain covers.
BUSINESS: House Advantage: The Sure Thing
2011-02-17 19:46:19 UTC
An animated explanation of how banks use securities lending to make a profit, while their customers cover the losses.