Back in 1997...

...the Apple Newton eMate 300 was the epitome of cutting edge ultra-mobile computing:

ARM 710a RISC processor running at 25 MHz
8MB of ROM, 3MB of RAM (1MB of DRAM and 2MB of flash)

480 x 320 16-bit grayscale display (with backlight) and resistive touchscreen.

Keyboard with 76 keys.

IrDA infrared port, headphone port, Interconnect port, LocalTalk, audio in and out, Autodock and phone jack.

NIMH-rechargeable battery pack or external power. 28 hours battery life.

4 pounds, 12 inches long by 11 inches wide by 2.1 inches thick.














This one was inherited from my late younger Brother. For several years, this was his daily work machine as he pursued his journalism career. He replaced this machine with a PowerBook G3 Wallstreet, which did not survive in as good condition as his eMate did...

--ryan

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Today's Self-Portraits...

I couldn't resist these bizarre, accidental optical effects -- especially with a decent camera right at my fingertips...












I think I came out looking like a Golem...Cool!

--ryan

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Quote of the Day...

"The White Man goes into his church and talks about Jesus. The Indian goes into his tipi and talks with Jesus..."

--Quanah Parker (ca.1845 – 23. February 1911) Comanche Nation, Quahadi Clan; Founding leader of the Native American Church.


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It's Not a Crime to Be Native...

John T. Williams, a 50-year-old seventh generation Nitinaht carver of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations, was shot four times by a Seattle police officer on August 30, 2010. He died at the scene. His only crime appears to have been walking across the street carrying a carving knife and a chunk of cedar. In a press conference the day after the shooting, Seattle Police Department (SPD) Deputy Chief Nick Metz said that Officer Ian Birk, 27, who has been with SPD for two years, was stopped at a downtown Seattle traffic light at 4:15 p.m. when the woodcarver crossed the street in front of his marked police car carrying an open pocketknife and a telephone-book-sized piece of cedar. “And he could see the knife,” Metz told reporters, “the blade of the knife, and he could see he was doing something to the board. The officer thought it was important to find out what was going on and why this person had in public an open-blade knife.” Metz said Birk got out of his car, approached Williams from behind and ordered the woodcarver to drop the knife three times. When Williams failed to do so within four seconds, Officer Birk fired his weapon five times from a distance of 10 feet. Williams was struck by four bullets, including one lethal shot to the chest wall, and died at the scene. In its initial statement to the press, SPD described Williams as having been “advancing towards” Officer Birk, who felt threatened and responded by firing his weapon.

Read the rest here...

It is quite disturbing to realize exactly how common this incident is.

--ryan

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Roadie Rides Again...

In July 2004 we first brought you the story of a Pulaski County beagle that was severely abused after it was dragged behind a car. The beagle affectionately became known as Roadie and quickly became a celebrity. Three months later she found a new home here in Lexington.

Read the rest here...

The laws of Karma are especially harsh for ass-hats who do things like this!

--ryan

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Beth Kujawski on Power...

My Good Friend and fellow blogger comments on the situation in Wisconsin.

--ryan

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Quote of the Day...

"The ground on which we stand is sacred ground. It is the Dust and Blood of our Ancestors..."

--Plenty Coups "Aleek-chea-whoosh" (1848–1932) Crow Nation, Apsáalooke Band


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The Burning Bridge...

I shot this Ohio River sunset from our room window at Harrah's Casino in Metropolis Illinois, using my iPod Touch. Doesn't it look like the bridge is on fire?




















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Winter Bodhisattva...

Shot this on our balcony,,,






--ryan


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Location:Tates Creek Rd,Lexington,United States

Kelly Will Fly On Endeavor's Final Mission...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12368383

Because you can't keep good Men and Women down...

--ryan

More Winter Views

I shoot these during yesterday's snowstorm...











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Winter...

One thing I've discovered this year, is how good Winter weather is for photography. Recently, I've been shooting many more photos than usual. I think the unique light from all the snow and ice have been inspiring me. Also, the camera on my new iPod Touch (Christmas present from my wife) is much easier to use than the one on my infernal mobile: when I launch the iPod's camera it actually works!













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Rapa Nui Rebellion...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-12378736

Indigenous People everywhere are continuing with the struggle to keep their lands. I applaud and support their efforts...

--ryan

Robert William Gary Moore (1952-2011)...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12377862

Knew I was right about that...

This is just confirmation of my prior decision not to watch crap like "Jersey Shore":

http://mw.cnn.com/viewarticle?id=334244

--ryan

Two of My Favourite Things...

Testing out the new Blogger app on my dreaded HTC Hero. Zoe, my 64GB iPad has now replaced my MacBook as my everyday-carry-to-work and travel computer and my 4th Gen iPod Touch has now fully usurped my aging, obsolete Palm TX's PDA  duties. Now, if only Sprint could get the iPhone, then my mobile ecosystem would be seamlessly complete.

--ryan