Henri Cartier-Bresson, the master of “the decisive moment” is one of the defining figures of modern photography. He died in 2004 at the age of 95 but today would have been his 100th birthday. This slideshow from Slate shows some of his work:
Today’s Pictures: HCB @ 100
Archive for August, 2008
HCB @ 100
Posted in Photography, tagged photography hcb on August 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Cyclone Roller Coaster Williams Grove Amusement Park
Posted in Uncategorized on August 20, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I only went to Williams Grove Amusement Park once, and that was enough. It was very surreal. Listen as the guy points out what horrible shape this roller coaster is in.When we were there the roller coaster was closed for repairs, but I don’t think I would’ve chanced it even if it had been open.
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The Honor and Remember Flag
Posted in Current Affairs, Humor, Politics, tagged flag graphicdesign on August 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Honor and Remember Flag
I understand the symbolism they’re invoking. But doesn’t it look like the folded flag is being set on fire? Am I the only one who thought that? Yes, I know burning is the proper way to dispose of an old or damaged flag, but that’s not appropriate for a memorial [...]
Cicada Attack!
Posted in Uncategorized on August 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Bryan holds a locust
Originally uploaded by stephmanuel1980
This vicious cicada leaped on my hand and tried to gnaw off my finger. I barely escaped with my life!
Actually, that’s not quite how it happened. I saw it sitting in the middle of the sidewalk and picked it [...]
The Merry Old Land Of Oz
Posted in Neat Stuff, tagged oz fiction map on August 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
National Geographic presents this nifty zoomable map of Oz.
Practicing chemistry without a license?
Posted in Current Affairs, Photography, Science, tagged photography freedom chemistry on August 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I guess we should be happy that they didn’t come after the guy with torches and pitchforks:
Slashdot | Home Science Under Attack In Massachusetts
In fairness. though. the post on Slashdot is a little sensationalistic (yeah, big surprise). According to the original article firefighters were called to this guy’s home for an unrelated fire. They saw [...]
RIP Isaac Hayes
Posted in Uncategorized on August 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
more about "RIP Isaac Hayes", posted with vodpod
Herbert! Herbert!
Posted in Humor, Politics, tagged startrek obama mccain on August 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Oh no! Instapundit demonstrates why this new Obama Salute is sure to capture the pivotal space hippie vote.
Jonah Goldberg on Prosperity & Its Discontents
Posted in Politics on August 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Jonah Goldberg on Prosperity & Its Discontents on National Review Online
People ask, “Why is there poverty in the world?” It’s a silly question. Poverty is the default human condition. It is the factory preset of this mortal coil. As individuals and as a species, we are born naked and penniless, bereft of skills or possessions. [...]
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