MTV laying off 5% of Staff
February 13, 2007
Even MTV is feeling the pressure of the ever changing media environment.
The network says 250 people will be cut from a staff of 4500. This article in the International Herald Tribune quotes Judy McGrath, MTV’s chief executive as saying money saved will be used to invest “in our television and digital future”.
Don’t Know Anything About It But Want to Do It
February 11, 2007
Two headlines from BBC news today. Draw your own conclusions.
Public Lack Knowledge About Sex. A UK poll of 495 people by the Family Planning Association found some thought exercise or urinating after intercourse could prevent pregnancy.
and
Over the Counter Viagra Piloted. Men aged between 30 and 65 will be able to buy four pills for £50 after a consultation with the pharmacist.
The Beach House at Point no Point
February 11, 2007
These are HDR - it was quite dark inside the cook house.
I’m using Photoshop’s native Merge to HDR function and 3 bracketed shots on the Nikon D70.
Still getting the hang of this, but it’s loads of fun.
Larger versions of the top and bottom photos posted at Flickr.
More Fame for the Zimmer Twins
February 10, 2007
The Zimmer Twins are heading to Texas for SXSW. Word from Jason Krogh at zinc roe:
The Zimmer Twins are finalists in the upcoming SXSW Interactive Awards in Austin, Texas. Congrats to Luke and the rest of the gang on this, the latest of many accolades.
You can cast your vote for the People’s Choice award online…
https://secure.sxsw.com/peoples_choice/
.jason
Spam Phrase of the Day: Feb 10
February 10, 2007
“With Brindle of Quillwort”
Firestick Boy
February 7, 2007
What’s With the Trees on Vancouver Island ?
February 7, 2007
Ok, I know it’s very junior high of me, but this tree kept calling out to me.
I say no more.