January 2012
The Foxconn Jungle, otherwise known as Apple in... →
Newt Gingrich was not a lobbyist and other... →
Newt Gingrich was not a lobbyist, and thus his departure from “American Solutions for Winning the Future” had nothing to do with the group being evicted 6 months later from its K Street office for failure to pay the rent- it was not his influence peddling that made the group. Newt Gingrich was not a lobbyist, just a soup promoter.
“Busy as an intellectual beaver having big ideas by the bushel, Gingrich has...”
– Romney’s time to rally himself against Gingrich - The Washington Post
July 2011
Ethnic Music Tests Limits in China | New York Times http://bit.ly/qvkhcn
Ethnic Music Tests Limits in China | New York... →
They have toured Europe, played alongside marquee names like the band Coldplay and earned plaudits in the international press. But here in China, the growing popularity of the Mongolian rock band…
FINA World Swimming and Diving Championships →
I’ll be busy for the next couple weeks photographing the FINA Championships in Shanghai and don’t know if I’ll have much time to blog, but will try to check in on occasion. Tomorrow the events start…
FINA World Swimming and Diving Championships http://bit.ly/pt13Zw
An Uphill Fight to Offer Abortions in Wichita - http://nyti.ms/o6B6j1
Phoblographer tests the Olympus E-P3, finds it has “the edge” on autofocus over the Canon 7D http://bit.ly/qDHTBH
Tibet closed to foreign travelers | Life on the... →
Currently, all prefectures of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), including Lhasa, are closed to all foreign travelers. Permits stopped being issued last week and the reports from Lhasa indicate that…
Tibet closed to foreign travelers | Life on the Tibetan Plateau http://bit.ly/oWGxe5
Tibet closed to foreign travelers | Life on the... →
Of course, officially Tibet is “open” according to most Chinese consulates, embassies and even the Tibet Tourism Bureau, but in reality it is closed with no permits being issued. If you are looking for any official news of this, you probably won’t find it. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the “peaceful liberation of Tibet” and celebrations are scheduled to take...
Olympus E-P3 and high ISO samples →
Just took a look at some high ISO samples from the Olympus E-P3 on Digital Photography Review and they’re looking a little rough. In my judgment, based purely on the DPReview studio shot, the E-P3 is…
Olympus E-P3 and high ISO samples http://bit.ly/q4wwN9
The latest: multiple new mirrorless offerings on... →
Photo Rumors is reporting *rumors* that a cheaper fixed-lens mirrorless and a interchangeable lens camera (possibly micro four-thirds) will be among the new cameras released by Fuji this fall. A lot…
China’s Cities Digging Up Mountains of Debt - http://nyti.ms/rf3BoW
Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers: "Me and... →
The tale of Paul Revere’s historic ride told from the horse’s point of view. Music and lyrics by Steve Martin; performed by Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers.
David Brooks Boldly Acknowledges That His Political Party Is Insane - @Gawker http://t.co/geyQhbY
The Leica M9 for Sports →
The Leica M9 for Sports. Not bad if you’re close enough to the action.
500px.com: real deal or latest in a long line of... →
Microsoft to partner with China’s leading censor #baidu http://bit.ly/mkR6eu
Wired on the Olympus E-P3: cheetah-like autofocus,... →
Here is a morsel from the Wired.com review of the new PEN Oympus E-P3 micro four-thirds camera: The most immediately apparent improvement is the cheetah-like autofocus, with, get this, an AF…
Online Scandal Underscores Chinese Distrust of Charities - http://nyti.ms/m4vaIt
Wired on the Olympus E-P3: cheetah-like autofocus, tack sharp touchscreen http://bit.ly/lMxcN7
Looking ahead at a Ricoh Pentax future http://bit.ly/mfdYPA
Beijing Grand Slam Photos: Beach Volleyball... →
Beach Volleyball Photos: Beijing Grand Slam, FIVB Swatch World Tour, Chaoyang Park, Beijing, China. All pictures taken with a Canon 7D. Pictured in gallery: Jonas Reckermann of Germany, Emanuel Rego…
Growing Discontent Seen in Annual Hong Kong Protest http://t.co/6t7hkgi
Breaking news: Ricoh buys Pentax →
Ricoh will buy the Pentax imaging division from Hoya, news outlets reported today.
Breaking news: Ricoh buys Pentax #ricoh #pentax http://bit.ly/iFxtRH
June 2011
More on China’s levitating government officials from Huili #chinesememe http://bit.ly/iME1HT
Olympus E-P3: reviews and more early word on the... →
Fuji X100 as a "reporter camera" →
Here’s a review of the Fuji X100 as a reporter camera. Or more precisely, as a prospective wedding camera. I’ll be honest: I don’t like this camera. I’m not about to invest $1,200 in buying one so I…
Fuji X100 as a “reporter camera” http://bit.ly/jvGFwk
Applying for a spousal visa to the United States... →
Last fall I sponsored my wife’s spousal visa application to the United States. In our case, the resolution was surprising efficient and she was given approval for U.S. residency in less than six…
Beijing Grand Slam Photos: Beach Volleyball... →
Beach Volleyball Photos: Beijing Grand Slam, FIVB Swatch World Tour, Chaoyang Park, Beijing, China. All pictures taken with a Canon 7D. Pictured in this gallery: Maria Clara and Carolina Salgado of…
Beijing Grand Slam Photos: Beach Volleyball Highlights Pt. 4 of 5 #fivb #swatchworldtour http://bit.ly/lqFf0R
Tennessee law bans ‘distressing images,’ http://t.co/3KOYYDI
Photo: Beach volleyball cheerleaders, Beijing... →
Chinese cheerleaders perform at Chaoyang Park beach volleyball venue during the Beijing Grand Slam on the FIVB Swatch World Tour in 2011. Chaoyang Park was also the site for the beach volleyball…
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I was relieved to read of Ai Weiwei’s provisional release today. The dissident artist has spent three months in confinement for unspecified charges from Chinese authorities. Will post more about AWW…
Pentax Q: world's smallest interchangeable lens... →
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