Archive for February, 2009
Global Warming 101
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
One of the more successful global warming videos I’ve seen. Well done, National Geographic.
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Social Media Rabbi Outtakes
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
I’m not sure if you saw the Social Media Rabbi video yet, but if you haven’t check it out. In addition to the video, I did prepare a short outtakes film of some silly moments shooting the movie. Here they are:
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Tags: blogpotomac, education, geoff livingston, rabbi, social media, social media rabbi
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Shooting Photos with a DSLR
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
I recently bought a refurbished Nikon D60 with a nice 18/200 lens, and wow! The difference between what I was using (Canon IS3) and this is amazing. I am still learning the camera, but have already had a couple of nice photo shoots in London and last night at the Wizards-Spurs game.
I am stunned by the difference the D60 makes. I definitely asked from advice from the likes of Richard Binhammer and Andrew Feinberg, who all said, “Invest in the lens and not the camera!” It seems they were right.
I also bought a tutorial video, which is helping rapidly learn the D6 and how to use it. I was amazed at the quality of shots from the game, but not satisfied. If I knew how to use the shudder speed and the manual settings a little better I could have had even better shots!
So one of my next, immediate goals is to learn how to shoot better pictures with my camera, and how to use Photoshop to my advantage. I am thinking of toying around with the camera a bit more on my own until I finish teaching my class at Georgetown. Then I think a class is in order.
The thing that photoblogging and walking is doing for me is it’s providing a creative outlet. My personal blogging and painting has waxed as I’ve taken over my business blog in the past four months. This gives me a new creative outlet, and one that’s relatively easy to do. Simply grab the camera and go.
So, we’ll see where this crazy photo adventure takes me. It promises to be a fun ride!
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Open Letter to Bud Selig
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
Dear Mr. Selig:
Steroids have been the bane of your sport (Arod image by William Holtkamp). It just happens to be my favorite sport, and that’s why I am writing this letter to you. So I hope baseball is monitoring online and that you read this.
I used to be a season ticket holder, and still go to 5-15 games a season. I’ve visited 19 ballparks throughout the league. I am your prototypical dream fan, and I need you to do something for me.
I know you’ve restrained tongue and pen, and waited for due process. You’ve tried to play as fair as possible with the union, and honor the fact that steroids and drug testing were not officially banned for a time period.
But now you need to change that. It’s time to invoke some action in the best interest of the game. Yes, I know you have to wait for due process with Bond, but A-Rod’s admission that he has done steroids is the last straw. It’s time to revoke records and awards.
Three MVPs Ken Caminiti, Jason Giambi, and now A-Rod have admitted use. Their MVP titles should be stripped (even post-humously) and given to the runner up that year. If Bonds is found guilty, all of his steroids MVP awards and records from ‘98 forward should be taken away. If Clemens is found guilty, he, too, should have any awards given to him during this era taken away from him. Let an asterix be affixed to any known steroids user’s records.
The game’s honor has been sullied. Restore it.
Sincerely,
Geoff Livingston
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Calling London: A Valentine’s Day Renewal
Monday, February 2nd, 2009
Just an update on the Virgin Gorda post and reconciliation with my wife. It looks like we are doing a trip to renew our vows, only I am taking her to London for the long Valentine’s Day weekend. Any suggestions for romantic spots are welcome (image: Big Ben, London by 13Bobby)!
I am not much for publicly getting too deep about private matters on the blogosphere. All I can say is that the past five months of separation have been extremely trying and profound. I’ve had many friends who supported me, counseled me, and kept my spirits up. I want to thank you for your help.
The future is always uncertain. I do know this: Love can be deeper, more profound and richer than anything you can imagine during that period when you fall “in love.” Today I have that.
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