Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Great Photography Series

Corbis has put together a beautiful site featuring great photographs and the stories behind them. Storied -Notable Voices on Celebrated Photography. Plan to spend some time...... http://pro.corbisimages.com:5050/Creative/storied/default.aspx?cid=0809:C2:04:03:01:03:05:17:01:07&/#/home

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Why Photographers Hate Creative Commons

Why Photographers Hate Creative Commons
In Web 2.0 it is all too easy to loose track (and ownership) of your images. Please be sure you really understand what Creative Commons really is before using it.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Drugs That May Slow Aging

Some remarkable new advances in medicine. How great would it be to have the health effects of a low calorie diet, but not have to starve! http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/science/18aging.html?_r=1&em

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

The Stress Loop

The brain is an amazing thing. But its very plasticity can be source of problems if not understood. University research has documented ways we create a "stress loop" that is harmful to our well being. Understanding your stress response can help you change it. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/science/18angier.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=brain%20is%20a%20&st=cse

Friday, August 7, 2009

Last Gasp Of Angry White Voters

I hope this is the last gasp. This column by Krugman shows the dangers of ill informed voters -"voters who can be swayed by appeals to cultural and racial fear". The angry white right is a danger to us all. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/07/opinion/07krugman.html?_r=1&em

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Stats Any One?

Not the most popular course of study but increasingly lucrative. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/06/technology/06stats.html?_r=1&hp