Comments for Blather de la Semaine http://www.gerenm.net Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:54:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 Comment on What Does it all Mean? by Geren http://www.gerenm.net/2008/12/01/what-does-it-all-mean/#comment-42672 Geren Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:58:18 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=2079#comment-42672 The reality is that much of the technical information college students are taught is out-of-date when it's being taught. The "growth rate" and "obsolescence" rate of much technical information is exponential -- new technology is introduced every day. Certainly some basics will remain constant -- any element on the periodic table now will continue to be there. Someday, though, we'll likely be able to finally resolve pi. The reality is that much of the technical information college students are taught is out-of-date when it’s being taught. The “growth rate” and “obsolescence” rate of much technical information is exponential — new technology is introduced every day. Certainly some basics will remain constant — any element on the periodic table now will continue to be there.

Someday, though, we’ll likely be able to finally resolve pi.

]]> Comment on What Does it all Mean? by katie http://www.gerenm.net/2008/12/01/what-does-it-all-mean/#comment-42665 katie Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:54:04 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=2079#comment-42665 I think the video presents some interesting information, but I really want to point out the ridiculousness of this statement: "The amount of new technical information is doubling every 2 years... For students starting a 4 year technical degree this means that half of what they learn in their first year of study will be outdated by their third year of study." Huh?! I think the video presents some interesting information, but I really want to point out the ridiculousness of this statement:

“The amount of new technical information is doubling every 2 years…
For students starting a 4 year technical degree this means that half of what they learn in their first year of study will be outdated by their third year of study.”

Huh?!

]]> Comment on Fall Color by Geren http://www.gerenm.net/2008/11/09/fall-color/#comment-42147 Geren Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:28:20 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=2058#comment-42147 Thanks EhsanT Thanks EhsanT

]]> Comment on Fall Color by EhsanT http://www.gerenm.net/2008/11/09/fall-color/#comment-42040 EhsanT Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:05:11 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=2058#comment-42040 Wow, Nice shot, I like the composition... Wow, Nice shot, I like the composition…

]]> Comment on Jus’ Wanna Bang On a Drum All Day by djembe drumming http://www.gerenm.net/2008/10/27/jus-wanna-bang-on-a-drum-all-day/#comment-41952 djembe drumming Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:50:37 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=2015#comment-41952 Good on you! You should come over to my site and learn more and djembes and how to play them. There's some free video lessons for you! James Good on you!

You should come over to my site and learn more and djembes and how to play them.

There’s some free video lessons for you!

James

]]> Comment on Galleries by Blather de la Semaine » Blog Archive » Fall Color http://www.gerenm.net/gallery-testing/#comment-41916 Blather de la Semaine » Blog Archive » Fall Color Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:51 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?page_id=1875#comment-41916 [...] Those who know me know that I don’t generally go out for making “fall foliage” pictures. But, with a new lens, I’ll try anything. I was out shooting at Wilde Lake this afternoon, and did get a few I liked. You can see all the Wilde Lake photos here. [...] [...] Those who know me know that I don’t generally go out for making “fall foliage” pictures. But, with a new lens, I’ll try anything. I was out shooting at Wilde Lake this afternoon, and did get a few I liked. You can see all the Wilde Lake photos here. [...]

]]> Comment on Now That’s a Mandate! by Geren http://www.gerenm.net/2008/11/04/now-thats-a-mandate/#comment-41860 Geren Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:01:49 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=2039#comment-41860 I, too, had been a life-long republican, until about six years ago, when I changed my party affiliation. I, too, had been a life-long republican, until about six years ago, when I changed my party affiliation.

]]> Comment on Talk About A Wet Spot on the Seat! by Geren http://www.gerenm.net/2008/11/04/talk-about-a-wet-spot-on-the-seat/#comment-41859 Geren Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:58:20 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=2037#comment-41859 Yeah, but it's fun, never-the-less. Yeah, but it’s fun, never-the-less.

]]> Comment on Now That’s a Mandate! by Rob http://www.gerenm.net/2008/11/04/now-thats-a-mandate/#comment-41848 Rob Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:53:17 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=2039#comment-41848 And this morning, the right-wingnut blogs were going just as Librarian-poo as the liberal nutjob blogs were in 2004. Some small bit of Schadenfreude. I've been a lifelong card-carrying Republican since I first registered to vote, and I've been voting third-party for ages because of the antics of the party. I voted a Democratic presidential ticket for the first time ever, because I'm sick and tired of the culture of fear, division, and low-grade panic that the GOP has cultured over the last 7 years, plus their complete abandonment of their limited-government principles. Congrats, president-elect Obama. Now, please don't screw it up. And this morning, the right-wingnut blogs were going just as Librarian-poo as the liberal nutjob blogs were in 2004. Some small bit of Schadenfreude.

I’ve been a lifelong card-carrying Republican since I first registered to vote, and I’ve been voting third-party for ages because of the antics of the party. I voted a Democratic presidential ticket for the first time ever, because I’m sick and tired of the culture of fear, division, and low-grade panic that the GOP has cultured over the last 7 years, plus their complete abandonment of their limited-government principles.

Congrats, president-elect Obama. Now, please don’t screw it up.

]]> Comment on Talk About A Wet Spot on the Seat! by Rob http://www.gerenm.net/2008/11/04/talk-about-a-wet-spot-on-the-seat/#comment-41847 Rob Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:47:31 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=2037#comment-41847 BTW - you can do that kinda flying with an RC plane minus a wing. Those RC jobs have pretty hefty engines for their weight - they're pretty much a fin-stabilized motorized dart more than an airplane. BTW - you can do that kinda flying with an RC plane minus a wing. Those RC jobs have pretty hefty engines for their weight - they’re pretty much a fin-stabilized motorized dart more than an airplane.

]]> Comment on Talk About A Wet Spot on the Seat! by Rob http://www.gerenm.net/2008/11/04/talk-about-a-wet-spot-on-the-seat/#comment-41846 Rob Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:45:58 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=2037#comment-41846 Gotta call BS on this one - there's no way you put a full-sized taildragger on the ground at that speed and not bounce it big-time, and if you turn a 'dragger that fast, you're going over hard. Honestly, this looks like a model plane, some creative editing, and some CGI. Google check... yup, it's a viral ad. Killa Thrill is a clothing line. However, they do sponsor an actual air racing plane. Gotta call BS on this one - there’s no way you put a full-sized taildragger on the ground at that speed and not bounce it big-time, and if you turn a ‘dragger that fast, you’re going over hard. Honestly, this looks like a model plane, some creative editing, and some CGI.

Google check… yup, it’s a viral ad. Killa Thrill is a clothing line. However, they do sponsor an actual air racing plane.

]]> Comment on Probable Lens Solution by Geren http://www.gerenm.net/2008/10/27/probable-lens-solution/#comment-41618 Geren Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:25:49 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=2008#comment-41618 There's a company in India that's been making high-quality knock-offs of high end video accessories. Recently, they've added a clone of the Wimberly gimbal mount to their lineup. They sell strictly through eBay, and have a very good seller reputation there. I've only seen a relatively small number of complaints about their products from customers. Here's the link to their store: <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Digital-Video-Product" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://stores.ebay.com/Digital-Video-Product</a> <del datetime="2008-10-29T21:19:04+00:00">Do note that on the eBay store, the tripod head does not include the lens/camera mounting plate. They sell those separately, and they have at least a couple different models.</del> One Arca-Swiss-style plate is included. Right now it appears they're selling the full-gimbal mount for $235, and the "sidekick" style for $115 (both are "Buy it Now" prices), and the plates are $35. This is even a significant savings over the Jobu and Benro versions. I'll have one of their heads and lens mounts over the weekend and through probably next Thursday on rental, along with the Sigma 120-400mm lens. There’s a company in India that’s been making high-quality knock-offs of high end video accessories. Recently, they’ve added a clone of the Wimberly gimbal mount to their lineup. They sell strictly through eBay, and have a very good seller reputation there. I’ve only seen a relatively small number of complaints about their products from customers. Here’s the link to their store:

http://stores.ebay.com/Digital-Video-Product

Do note that on the eBay store, the tripod head does not include the lens/camera mounting plate. They sell those separately, and they have at least a couple different models. One Arca-Swiss-style plate is included. Right now it appears they’re selling the full-gimbal mount for $235, and the “sidekick” style for $115 (both are “Buy it Now” prices), and the plates are $35. This is even a significant savings over the Jobu and Benro versions.

I’ll have one of their heads and lens mounts over the weekend and through probably next Thursday on rental, along with the Sigma 120-400mm lens.

]]> Comment on Probable Lens Solution by thom http://www.gerenm.net/2008/10/27/probable-lens-solution/#comment-41616 thom Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:08:23 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=2008#comment-41616 Tell me more about the "Wimberly-clone gimbal-head.................. Tell me more about the “Wimberly-clone gimbal-head………………

]]> Comment on Probable Lens Solution by Blather de la Semaine » Blog Archive » Gimme Two Steps http://www.gerenm.net/2008/10/27/probable-lens-solution/#comment-41598 Blather de la Semaine » Blog Archive » Gimme Two Steps Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:19:47 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=2008#comment-41598 [...] 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM lens and a Wimberly-clone gimbal-head (the ones I was talking about yesterday) to be delivered to my office. They should arrive on Thursday, in time for us to go up to [...] [...] 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM lens and a Wimberly-clone gimbal-head (the ones I was talking about yesterday) to be delivered to my office. They should arrive on Thursday, in time for us to go up to [...]

]]> Comment on Where I’ve Been … by Carnaby http://www.gerenm.net/2008/09/05/where-ive-been/#comment-41507 Carnaby Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:27:24 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=1877#comment-41507 the post was great, the control room was fantastic. It reminds me about the movie "panic room" that movie gives me a freak. Glad that you post this kind of idea. the post was great, the control room was fantastic. It reminds me about the movie “panic room” that movie gives me a freak. Glad that you post this kind of idea.

]]> Comment on What Were They Thinking? by Geren http://www.gerenm.net/2008/10/16/what-were-they-thinking/#comment-41331 Geren Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:43:52 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=1976#comment-41331 One thing they tout is the improved graphics, and specifically mention "editing a family flick in iMovie," but don't mention just how you're going to get that "movie" into the computer -- most camcorders on the market these days have firewire ports (DV) for transferring video out, or some use SD cards for AVCHD format video. Yet, as I said, the 'book doesn't allow transferring that video in using any of the "modern" connection methods. About the only camcorders that could be used are the ones that record to an internal hard drive and have a USB port. One thing they tout is the improved graphics, and specifically mention “editing a family flick in iMovie,” but don’t mention just how you’re going to get that “movie” into the computer — most camcorders on the market these days have firewire ports (DV) for transferring video out, or some use SD cards for AVCHD format video. Yet, as I said, the ‘book doesn’t allow transferring that video in using any of the “modern” connection methods. About the only camcorders that could be used are the ones that record to an internal hard drive and have a USB port.

]]> Comment on Ren Fest Fun by Geren http://www.gerenm.net/2008/10/19/1979/#comment-41314 Geren Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:19:27 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=1979#comment-41314 Well, if I'd know'd Saturday morning what I knew on Sunday, we could've changed days and gone down with you guys. Our plans for Sunday actually got canceled on Saturday morning, but we didn't find out 'till Sunday. I had an extra body with me that you could've used ... 'cept it was a Canon ... Well, if I’d know’d Saturday morning what I knew on Sunday, we could’ve changed days and gone down with you guys. Our plans for Sunday actually got canceled on Saturday morning, but we didn’t find out ’till Sunday. I had an extra body with me that you could’ve used … ‘cept it was a Canon …

]]> Comment on Ren Fest Fun by Rob http://www.gerenm.net/2008/10/19/1979/#comment-41313 Rob Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:50:47 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=1979#comment-41313 Didn't take the camera when we went yesterday, which was a dumb move. The light was great. Didn’t take the camera when we went yesterday, which was a dumb move. The light was great.

]]> Comment on What Were They Thinking? by Rob http://www.gerenm.net/2008/10/16/what-were-they-thinking/#comment-41312 Rob Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:48:25 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=1976#comment-41312 (tongue firmly in cheek) Well, really - if you're a professional, expecting to do professional work, then you should obviously be using the MacBook Pro. I mean, it's right there in the name. Here at Apple, we're all about giving you less for more, but in a really pretty package! That, and the extra grand we charge you for an Intel laptop buys you a lot of iGloat - (tm) Apple Computer. Your machined aluminum laptop case also comes with a full year's worth of iSmug - (tm) Apple Computer. Coincidentally, your supplies of iGloat (tm) and iSmug (tm) expire next year, when the new MacBook models are introduced. MacBook - goes great with those shoes! (tongue firmly in cheek)

Well, really - if you’re a professional, expecting to do professional work, then you should obviously be using the MacBook Pro. I mean, it’s right there in the name. Here at Apple, we’re all about giving you less for more, but in a really pretty package! That, and the extra grand we charge you for an Intel laptop buys you a lot of iGloat - ™ Apple Computer.

Your machined aluminum laptop case also comes with a full year’s worth of iSmug - ™ Apple Computer. Coincidentally, your supplies of iGloat ™ and iSmug ™ expire next year, when the new MacBook models are introduced. MacBook - goes great with those shoes!

]]> Comment on Ren Fest Fun by Geren http://www.gerenm.net/2008/10/19/1979/#comment-41310 Geren Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:36:09 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=1979#comment-41310 Thanks, Stacie! Thanks, Stacie!

]]> Comment on Ren Fest Fun by Stacie http://www.gerenm.net/2008/10/19/1979/#comment-41309 Stacie Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:10:46 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=1979#comment-41309 Overall, these are the best Ren Fest shots that I have seen. Simply beautiful, clear, sharp shots with emotion. Nice job! Overall, these are the best Ren Fest shots that I have seen. Simply beautiful, clear, sharp shots with emotion. Nice job!

]]> Comment on Point of Comparison by Geren http://www.gerenm.net/2008/10/12/point-of-comparison/#comment-41077 Geren Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:38:21 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=1954#comment-41077 If nothing else, I have more completely confirmed what's going on -- why I'm having so much trouble. The hard part is doing something about it. If nothing else, I have more completely confirmed what’s going on — why I’m having so much trouble. The hard part is doing something about it.

]]> Comment on Point of Comparison by thom http://www.gerenm.net/2008/10/12/point-of-comparison/#comment-41076 thom Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:36:12 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=1954#comment-41076 Well.......it seems like you are getting closer to the solution........ Well…….it seems like you are getting closer to the solution……..

]]> Comment on The Bottom Line on my Bad Lens by Geren http://www.gerenm.net/2008/10/10/the-bottom-line-on-my-bad-lens/#comment-40941 Geren Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:05:05 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=1939#comment-40941 Thanks, Mark. I just may try to take you up on that! Thanks, Mark. I just may try to take you up on that!

]]> Comment on The Bottom Line on my Bad Lens by Mark http://www.gerenm.net/2008/10/10/the-bottom-line-on-my-bad-lens/#comment-40935 Mark Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:30:42 +0000 http://www.gerenm.net/?p=1939#comment-40935 Geren, I'm heading out to Conowingo this Sunday (Oct 12) and if you meet me there I will let you try my 300 f2.8 and 500 f4. I'm also selling my 100-400 f4.5-5.6 but I don't think that will suit your needs. Send me an email if your interested. Geren,

I’m heading out to Conowingo this Sunday (Oct 12) and if you meet me there I will let you try my 300 f2.8 and 500 f4. I’m also selling my 100-400 f4.5-5.6 but I don’t think that will suit your needs. Send me an email if your interested.

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