Random Connections – Page 180 – A collection of photography and exploration focusing on Upstate South Carolina and beyond.

Photo Published

April 25, 2008 Tom 3 Comments

Photography

I got home from the SCETV workshops in Columbia to find a nice surprise waiting for me – a check for the use of one of my photographs in an advertising campaign. A couple of months ago I was contacted about using one of my photos from my Scenes from I-85 set as part of … Read More “Photo Published” »

SCETV Day 3 – Reflections on Censorship

April 25, 2008 Tom No Comments

EdTech

Today was a jam-packed day. I had three sessions back to back, then it was time to drive home. There was one last session on basic Google Earth, then two on Geotagging. Yesterday during the late afternoon I had drive around Columbia snapping pictures so that I would have some shots for tagging.

The first session went well, then it was a mad dash to the other ETV building for geotagging. It was a small room, so we had a rather information demonstration/discussion. Both sessions went very well, and my photos showed up in Google Earth exactly like they were supposed to.

2 Much 2.0?

April 23, 2008 Tom No Comments

EdTech

Discovery Education is playing a large role in this week’s workshops sponsored by SCETV. After all, through their partnership with SCETV, all schools in the state have access to on-demand video via StreamlineSC. This evening I joined a large group of local educators who are part of the Discovery Education Network for dinner and discussion. … Read More “2 Much 2.0?” »

Gamecocks and Chickens

April 23, 2008 Tom No Comments

Restaurants, Weirdness

I don’t get it. Columbia seems to have an unusual number of establishments where you can eat chicken, especially wings. Yet the USC mascot is the Gamecock. Isn’t that a bit cannibalistic?? I mean, it would kind of be like Maryland (Terrapins) having lots of eateries that feature turtle stew. Perhaps it’s a chauvinistic thing. … Read More “Gamecocks and Chickens” »

SCETV Day 2

April 23, 2008 Tom No Comments

EdTech, Geocaching and Maps

Today’s workshops went very well. As with yesterday, I did a basic Google Earth workshop then an advanced session. Both sessions were well-received, and I got some good positive feedback. By sheer happenstance these workshops are following a logical progression. The basic session focuses on just getting used to the program. First, there is simple … Read More “SCETV Day 2” »

New Orleans Riverfront Restaurant

April 22, 2008 Tom No Comments

Restaurants

When I hear the phrase “New Orleans Riverfront”, the river that springs to mind is NOT the Congaree. Nonetheless, that’s where I found myself for dinner for my first night in Columbia. The New Orleans Riverfront Restaurant turned out to be a nice find away from the hustle of the Altavista madness in downtown. Atmosphere … Read More “New Orleans Riverfront Restaurant” »

Finding the Fall Line

April 22, 2008 Tom 1 Comment

Photography

I had finished my workshops for SCETV and checked in the hotel, and there was still a good bit of daylight. I decided to explore a bit and see if there was a way to get down to the river with my camera. Like most cities, Columbia had neglected its river for a long time. … Read More “Finding the Fall Line” »

(Google) Earth Day

April 22, 2008 Tom No Comments

EdTech, Geocaching and Maps

Since this is Earth Day, it seems only fitting that I spent the day doing workshops for SCETV on Google Earth. I did one basic session, which covered getting use the the controls, searching, basic placemarks, and learning how to manage layers and folders. The second session was an advanced session where we started embedding … Read More “(Google) Earth Day” »

Ground Truthing

April 21, 2008 Tom No Comments

Entertainment

A bit of and update on what I’ve been reading lately – I just got through reading The Traveller by John Twelve Hawks. It’s basically a conspiracy book on steroids set on a slightly different reality, with people carrying Japanese swords to defend a strange class of mystics called Travellers [sic]. It was interesting enough, … Read More “Ground Truthing” »

Metaphotography at Artisphere

April 20, 2008 Tom 2 Comments

Entertainment, Local, Music, Photography

Two concerts in as many days with as many groups. Last night it was the Brahms Requiem in Spartanburg, and today it was a concert at Artisphere with the Greenville Chorale. Laura has started complaining about being a “choral widow.” I’ve got one more bit choral weekend in a couple of weeks, then we can … Read More “Metaphotography at Artisphere” »

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