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Hope and Copyright

Posted on February 11, 2009 By Tom 1 Comment on Hope and Copyright
Photography

I’ve been following with interest the news about artist Shepherd Fairey and the controversy surrounding his iconic HOPE poster used by the Obama campaign. The Associated Press is arguing that Fairey’s poster represents an illegal use of copyrighted work. The poster is based on a 2006 photograph by Mannie Garcia, a photographer for the AP. … Read More “Hope and Copyright” »

A Geeky New President

Posted on January 21, 2009 By Tom No Comments on A Geeky New President
General Technology, Geocaching and Maps

There were ample opportunities for someone like me to really get their Geek on while watching the inauguration.  First there was the Hive Mind experience of sharing the inauguration in real time with friends (and strangers) separated by thousands of miles on Twitter and Facebook.  Then there was the ability to get multiple perspectives from … Read More “A Geeky New President” »

A New Day Dawns

Posted on January 20, 2009 By Tom 2 Comments on A New Day Dawns
Miscellaneous

Morning Light Show

What can I say? I have lived to see many presidential inaugurations, and none have inspired as much hope as this one. I am very proud that Barack Obama is now President of the United States.

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Election Aftermath

Posted on November 5, 2008 By Tom 4 Comments on Election Aftermath
Miscellaneous, Rants

At 11:15 CNN called it – Barak Obama would become the 44th President of the United States. I really hated not being with someone to share this historic election night. I had CNN on in my hotel room, and had hourly conversations with Laura, who was watching the same returns projected onto the wall with … Read More “Election Aftermath” »

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