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Photobooth

Photobooth 09/16/2004 07:34 AM

« Two geeks, two photobooths, 8 frames. Both booths seemed to experience technical problems with the developer but still it was goofy, random fun. »

Self-portraits have always seemed terribly narcissistic and vain to me and I especially hated the years of school yearbook photos we were forced to have taken since they were always awful. The man who 'invented' the concept of individual annual school portraits died this week and I thought a fitting burial would be to fill his grave with millions of the photos he cursed us all with, including mine from the years of braces which made me look like Jaws had he worn plaid skirts while gnawing on James Bond. Still, there's something strangely curious about looking at yourself in 16 or more annual portraits that illustrate how quickly you changed even though time seemed to stand still when you were in grade school. Once we are out of school we rarely bother with the annual portrait and one morning you wake up, look tiredly in the mirror and wonder who the old prune is staring back at you. I've been thinking that getting our picture taken in a photobooth once a year or so might be a fun way to watch ourselves age. :)

Perhaps the only photos of myself have been taken in a photobooth for various identification purposes like passes for the underground, but I've always had a fascination with photobooths for some inexplicable reason. How can you not love a contraption that takes such bad pictures that they even make a Finnish immigration officer titter and smirk at them? I bought a copy of Photob ooth expecting to read the history of the device and anecdotal personal vignettes from people who have had a love for them over the years, but sadly it only has a few pages of text and the rest is filled with photobooth strips from the last 70 years or so. The photos are amazingly interesting and some of them make you truly curious about what ever happened to the person staring back at you. The author has a site called the found photo, but it seems to be under permanent construction which is a pity since a site filled with found photobooth photos could really be a wonderful archive to browse through much like a grandparent's shoebox in the attic.

There isn't much at all on the net that I could find about the Siberian immigrant named Anatol Josepho who patented the concept for the photobooth in 1925. There's a history book for just about every other obscure and esoteric topic these days, why not the photobooth, its inventor and the people who loved the photos? In an age where everything is pushing towards the digital, there's something comforting about the steadfast analog technology that still works well, even if you have to stand around the booth trying to look casual while waiting for the pictures to develop. I found the photobooth directory which looks to be an ambitious project that could use a little more love as film booths get harder to find in the US with every passing day.

Last Man Standing

Last Man Standing 04/21/2004 02:26 PM
Dark Horse releases Star Wars: Empire #18 today, which concludes the three-part tale starring the soldiers of the Empire. "To the Last Man" is by Welles Hartley, Davidé Fabbri, and Christian Della Vecchia, and features the final confrontation of the Imperial army and the Amanin primitives. With the casualties piling up on both sides, which side will emerge victorious? Find out this issue! All under a fantastic cover by David Michael Beck and Brad Anderson. You can check out an online preview here< /a>.

Standing by their man

Standing by their man 04/08/2005 09:27 AM
Conservatives may worry privately about the scandal-plagued majority leader, but publicly they're denying he did anything wrong and blaming the "liberal media."

Standing at the Gate

Standing at the Gate 05/05/2004 05:03 PM
Churchill Downs' earnings projections fall flat.

Standing firm

Standing firm 09/13/2004 11:52 PM
CNET Asia Sep 14 2004 4:22AM GMT

Chinese Standing Up

Chinese Standing Up 04/02/2005 01:52 PM
When the Chinese Civil War ended in 1949, Mao Zedong famously said “China has stood up.” While it took another forty years to get started, the recent economic explosion has been a world-changer. But that story isn’t over; there’s a remarkable piece in the NY Times this morning outlining how the Chinese are doing a bit of standing up on their own, economically. They’re walking away from those “cheap labour” manufacturing jobs that have served as one of the main economic drivers of the last couple of decades. At the end of the day, cheap labour doesn’t stay cheap. And while there are probably some more “cheap labour” places for businesses to move—India, Africa—the consequences for China have to be profound. And I can see the day coming, maybe not in my lifetime but not that much further out, when the whole notion of moving businesses around the world so you can pay people less has become, finally, self-defeating. What happens then?

Operators Standing By

Operators Standing By 06/16/2004 04:50 PM
You Too Can Profit From The War on Terra "You’d think with both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars well under way and with the war on terrorism being more than two years old that the share price of any bullet proof vest manufacturer would be fully valued. Not so! The company that manufactures the amazing life saving bullet proof vests that Sgt. Travis L. McKinney wrote to from the Iraq front line is not only undervalued but is a screaming takeover candidate that is poised to enjoy an up to 450% increase in its stock price." Operators are standing by...

Standing room

Standing room 06/23/2004 05:12 PM
Like some other well-known bloggers before her, Chris Nolan is working on turning her blog into more of a revenue-generati ng business. I like Chris's stuff, even as I sometimes disagree with it, because it's sharp and unpredictable and rooted in her years of experience as a reporter, and so I wish her well in her efforts to sell ads and subscriptions.

Lord knows it's not an easy road. Reading Chris's manifesto for "Stand-Alone Journalism" -- she argues that's a better label for what she does than "blogging" -- brought me back to some distant memories from the dawn of the Web. After learning HTML and participating in the San Franciso Free Press experiment, I thought to myself, hey, there's nothing to stop me from starting my own publication on the Web!

So I did. In January 1995 I took a week's vacation time from my job at the SF Examiner and published a site. I focused on what was then quaintly known as "multimedia"; I called it Kludge, as a nod to its essential clumsiness and improvised nature, and I posted an issue. This was years before personal content management software, needless to say; it's all just cruddy hand-coded HTML and crude self-designed graphics. But the articles weren't so bad (hey, here's an interview with Marc Canter! Here's a satirical take on the CD-ROM explosion/implosion!).

What I quickly realized was that, as much fun as writing, editing and designing all that material was -- bringing me back as it did to my teenage roots in mimeograph publishing -- it was just the beginning of getting a Web site going. If I was serious about making it something more than a labor of love -- if I wasn't going to do all that work on my vacation days -- I'd need to figure out how to get people to visit the site, and how to sell ads, and so forth. My best efforts involved dumping a pile of flyers in the lobby of a multimedia conference at Moscone Center. (While I was doing that, a couple of guys named Jerry Yang and Dave Filo stood at a booth under a big Yahoo banner, giving away T-shirts.)

After briefly toying with the notion of applying to AOL's Greenhouse program for funding, I thought, nah. When David Talbot started talking about a new publication he wanted to create, I helped persuade him that he should do it on the Web instead of in print. Salon turned out to be a great place for me to write and edit and build Web sites without having to wear all the hats myself (though there have certainly been times during the last decade when my pate has felt a little crowded).

Today, would-be "Stand-Alone Journalists" can rely on much better software tools to create and publish their work. They can plug into far better organized online networks to spread the word of their activities. And they can even turn to simple plug-in approaches to advertising, like AdWords or BlogAds, to try to bring in some cash. But being a "Stand-Alone Journalist" still requires a combination of journalistic and entrepreneurial traits that's rare. Being a good journalist requires the ability to not mind pissing people off sometimes (Nolan, whose career has had its share of controversy, is no shirker in this regard); being a good entrepreneur demands the ability to charm people as often as possible. Both pursuits, of course, demand persistence, patience, and, in the face of indifference, a stubborn belief in the value of one's undertaking.

When I read Nolan's proposed label for the solo-blogger-journalist, the first thing that popped into my mind was the famous quote from Ibsen's Dr. Stockman in "Enemy of the People": "The strongest man in the world is the one who stands most alone." Standing alone has many wonderful advantages -- it's a stirring posture. But remember what happens to old Dr. Stockman: He is right to blow the whistle about the polluting of his town's waters, but he's dreadfully naive about the world around him, he's ultimately ineffective, and he fails to accomplish much besides his own martyrdom.

So I'm not sure the "Stand-Alone Journalist" label is one that will stick. The linked nature of the Web is ultimately even more important than the independence of the blogger. Standing alone is useless without being connected.

Standing in the Niche, Trying to Hold
Your Own

Standing in the Niche, Trying to Hold
Your Own 04/14/2004 10:28 PM
Although the prospect of battling Dell, Hewlett-Packard and Gateway might intimidate some boutique computer makers, Velocity Micro says it welcomes the challenge.

Standing up to the State of the Union

Standing up to the State of the Union 02/05/2005 09:14 PM
Iran and Syria, cited as "sponsors of terrorism" by the president, strike back: Tehran calls the U.S. one of the heads of a seven-headed dragon, and Damascus chides Bush for being selective in his definition.

More from Shachtman on Los Alamos: "The
Last Man Standing"

More from Shachtman on Los Alamos: "The
Last Man Standing" 03/13/2003 10:24 AM
Noah Schachtman of Defense Tech tells BoingBoing: "My latest article on the Los Alamos scandals focuses in on Frank Dickson -- the "last man standing" among the accused in the lab's senior management."

"Give Frank Dickson, general counsel of the beleaguered Los Alamos National Laboratory, some credit: He's a survivor.

"Allegations of discrimination and espionage in the 1990s swallowed up a generation of lab-management staff; Dickson remained. Accusations of corruption and mismanagement have forced his bosses to resign and his subordinates to relinquish their responsibilities; Dickson hung on.

"Now, the nuclear weapons lab's new director has proclaimed that he's ready to "drain the swamp" and give it a fresh start. But Dickson, singled out by Los Alamos whistleblowers for repeatedly interfering with FBI investigations into lab shenanigans, clings to power -- for now...

Link to Wired News story, Link to more discussion on Defense Tech, Discuss

Lotus Domino Still Standing

Lotus Domino Still Standing 01/16/2004 11:03 AM
Ambuj Goyal GM leads ibm's recommitment to core products.

" ?Fahrenheit 9/11? gets standing
ovation"

" ?Fahrenheit 9/11? gets standing
ovation" 06/21/2004 04:14 AM

FOXNews.com - 'Fahrenheit 9/11' Gets
Standing Ovations

FOXNews.com - 'Fahrenheit 9/11' Gets
Standing Ovations 06/16/2004 05:30 AM
a really brilliant piece of work, and a film that members of all political parties should see without fail .. FOX News actually gives a fairly positive review of the movie .. Fox News on Fahrenheit 9/11

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standing in line with mister jimmy

standing in line with mister jimmy 07/15/2004 12:14 PM
I was looking at the ACME schedule for the rest of the year, and if I'm in both Zebra and ACME Main company, I'll pretty much be living down at the theatre. I'm conflicted about that, because I've really grown accustomed to working from home, and hanging out with my family whenever I want. On the other hand, some of the happiest times and best performances of my acting life have been in that theatre . . . and performing twice a week will certainly give me something interesting to write about on a more regular basis.

I'll be on The David Lawrence Show again tonight, to talk about Just A Geek. When I was there for Dancing Barefoot, David and I used the entire three hours, so we just planned on that for tonight. It's 7-10 Pacific time, and all the listening details are on the Online Tonight website.

Bush Standing by Rumsfeld at Pentagon
(AP)

Bush Standing by Rumsfeld at Pentagon
(AP) 05/10/2004 07:11 AM
AP - President Bush is standing by Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld as both men brace for the anticipated release of more pictures and video images showing Iraqi prisoners being abused by American soldiers.

Last Female Muslim Comic Standing

Last Female Muslim Comic Standing 09/21/2004 08:50 AM
Controversial stand-up comedian Shazia Mirza isn’t afraid to joke about 9/11, sexist Muslim men, or the fact that she's a 28-year-old virgin. But not everyone is laughing.

Kerry still standing despite ads' damage

Kerry still standing despite ads' damage 06/18/2004 04:04 PM

"standing by the authenticity of the
Bush documents"

"standing by the authenticity of the
Bush documents" 09/11/2004 09:47 PM

Rather feeling Freeped, but standing by
his story

Rather feeling Freeped, but standing by
his story 09/10/2004 08:14 PM
Dan Rather appeared miffed that he even had to spend five minutes of his broadcast tonight responding to what he called the none-too-surprising counterattack led by partisan operatives against his 60 Minutes segment on Wednesday about Bush's Guard service. Putting the whole superscript frenzy into perspective, Rather recapped the central points of his piece: Did Ben Barnes use his influence to get Bush into the Guard? Did Bush refuse a direct order from his commanding officer? Was he suspended for failing to perform? Did he take his physical as ordered, and if not, why not? And did Bush complete his commitment to the Guard?

'Ms. Wheelchair' Loses Crown for
Standing (AP)

'Ms. Wheelchair' Loses Crown for
Standing (AP) 04/01/2005 07:03 AM
AP - Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin has been stripped of her title because pageant officials say she can stand — and point to a newspaper picture as proof.

luck has left me standing so tall

luck has left me standing so tall 04/09/2004 04:08 PM
This will probably be my last weblog entry this week, because I'm in the final few miles of the Just A Geek rewrite marathon.

Pope 'considered standing down'

Pope 'considered standing down' 04/07/2005 10:34 AM
Pope John Paul II's will indicates that he considered resigning in 2000, when he reached 80.

standing to the right and walking to the
left on Metro escalators

standing to the right and walking to the
left on Metro escalators 05/17/2004 11:58 PM

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has spent her life in perpetual motion
while standing still

has spent her life in perpetual motion
while standing still 01/18/2004 12:22 AM
A poor cousin of the middle class .. New York Times .. more»

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american global political standing is at
its nadir

american global political standing is at
its nadir 11/03/2003 12:16 PM
"American power worldwide is at its historic zenith. American global political standing is at its nadir." - Zbigniew Brzezinski speaking at the New American Strategies for Security and Peace Conference. [ via tpm ]

On Principle: Standing up for your
rights (Signal vs. Noise)

On Principle: Standing up for your
rights (Signal vs. Noise) 06/17/2004 03:44 AM
You don't own it until it's all paid up. Period .. On Principle: Standing up for your rights .. 37signals recently turned down a big job .. Money or the right thing?

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Standing Bush in a Corner (Los Angeles
Times)

Standing Bush in a Corner (Los Angeles
Times) 06/26/2004 04:32 AM
Los Angeles Times - WASHINGTON — The new commercial jabs Jeb and George W. Bush, suggesting the Florida governor call on his brother, the president, to "fix No Child Left Behind so Florida's kids can get ahead."

Keeping Symbol Standing Is Challenging
San Juan

Keeping Symbol Standing Is Challenging
San Juan 07/11/2004 06:54 AM
A soaring 16th-century wall in Old San Juan has weathered five major military attacks. But its enemies now include pollution, waves and the rumbling of heavy traffic nearby.

Small.biz left standing in ecommerce
goldrush

Small.biz left standing in ecommerce
goldrush 08/17/2004 07:40 AM
There's riches in them thar stores

CNN.com - Ms. Wheelchair stripped of
title for standing up - Apr 1, 2005

CNN.com - Ms. Wheelchair stripped of
title for standing up - Apr 1, 2005 04/02/2005 04:20 AM

Sharpton Speech Draws Standing Ovations
(AP)

Sharpton Speech Draws Standing Ovations
(AP) 07/28/2004 10:02 PM
AP - Al Sharpton won the hearts of delegates to the Democratic National Convention with a rousing and raucous speech Wednesday night, saying his failed quest for the White House was proof that kids can grow up poor and make it in America.

Leaked docs show the CEA standing up
(finally) to the RIAA

Leaked docs show the CEA standing up
(finally) to the RIAA 05/24/2004 04:00 PM
The RIAA is arm-twisting the FCC over a "broadcast flag" for digital radio, to keep you from recording and saving digital radio broadcasts. They're trying to get the Consumer Electronics people -- who sold us all out in the digital TV Broadcast Flag fight -- to play along, but this time around, the CEA has grown a spine and is pushing back. JD Lasica wrote a piece for Mindjack on this, but more interesting is the leaked correspondance between the RIAA and the CEA, in which the CEA tears the RIAA a new one over the unbelievable, suicidal stupidity of restricting the ability of end-users to record digital radio signals.

You state that you do not wish to limit the ability of consumers to record over-the-air radio broadcasts. Instead, you apparently want to force them to buy what they have received for free since Fleming and Marconi first made it possible for consumers to hear news and music over the public airwaves. As you know, we have long been concerned about content owners seeking to change the 'play' button on our devices to a 'pay' button.

(Thanks, JD and Donald!)

video clip of an obviously bored kid
standing behind Dubya during a speech

video clip of an obviously bored kid
standing behind Dubya during a speech 07/12/2004 10:46 AM
Letterman clip from Monday's show .. clip

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removing a judge from office for
standing up for his religious beliefs?

removing a judge from office for
standing up for his religious beliefs? 11/14/2003 05:45 AM
Alabama's chief justice Roy Moore removed from office .. freaks like this moron .. No judge, no more .. Lest Ye Be Judged

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FOXNews.com - Foxlife - Fox411 -
'Fahrenheit 9/11' Gets Standing Ovation

FOXNews.com - Foxlife - Fox411 -
'Fahrenheit 9/11' Gets Standing Ovation 06/16/2004 05:30 AM
FOXNews.com - Foxlife - Fox411 - 'Fahrenheit 9/11' Gets Standing Ovation .. peeking

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Apple Update Has 'Em Standing In Line
For Good Reason

Apple Update Has 'Em Standing In Line
For Good Reason 10/29/2003 09:11 AM
Panther delivers considerable and assertive bang for the buck, tempting the sensible wheat side of you that wants new, useful features as well as the sugar-frosted side that wants everything to be fast, easy and cool. It's compelling; it will easily become the Mac's de facto OS by the end of the year. By Andy Ihnatko (Chicago Sun-Times via MyAppleMenu)

California Supreme Court Rules Gay
Unions Have No Standing

California Supreme Court Rules Gay
Unions Have No Standing 08/12/2004 10:07 PM
The California Supreme Court said that the mayor overstepped his authority by issuing licenses.

New Study May Resolve Long-Standing
Global Warming Debate

New Study May Resolve Long-Standing
Global Warming Debate 05/06/2004 01:27 AM

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