| Got a great photo of a fuzzy, furry or feathered friend?
The Oregon Humane Society is looking for great pictures of cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, horses and other pets for its 17th annual Fuzzy, Furry and Feathered Friends Photo Contest. The contest is open until May 31, 2008. Winners will see photos of their pets published in the full-color OHS Magazine and will also receive great prizes from Pro Photo Supply and Canon. Prizes will be awarded for the best photos in the following categories: Top Dog, Top Cat, Top Other Animal (rabbit, bird, etc.), Funniest photo, Child with Pet, Me & My Pet, Editor’s Choice, and Grand Prize. "Me & My Pet" is a new category for 2008, and focuses on adults posing with their favorite furry or feathered friend. The Grand Prize winner will receive a Canon Rebel XSi Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm lens.
C.U. Republicans Call for New Gun Policy
In the wake of last week's tragedy at Northern Illinois University and last April's massacre at Virginia Tech, the seemingly endless series of school shootings has incited debate over the safety of college communities across the country. Yesterday, the Cornell College Republicans placed about 20 signs on the Arts Quad that publicized their stance on the increasingly polarizing issue of the concealed carry of weapons. They have joined the approximately 12,000 students nationwide who are part of a grassroots effort that is advocating for concealed weapons license holders to be able to carry their weapons on campuses. Although prevalent on the Arts Quad during the morning hours, the removal of many of the signs by the afternoon conveyed a sense of disapproval from some members of the Cornell community who support the University's “gun-free zone" policy.
Assessing the MacBook Air
Back from the podcast-a-day-pace set during Macworld Expo , we devote a fair amount of attention in this post-Expo Macworld Podcast to one of the bigger announcements to come out of this month's trade show—Apple's MacBook Air. Jason Snell has spent the past week with the ultra-thin notebook—look for his review at Macworld.com later Wednesday—and he joins Macworld.com executive editor Philip Michaels, senior news editor Jonathan Seff, and Macworld Lab director James Galbraith for a roundtable discussion about what's to like and what's not to like about the MacBook Air. But first, I turn my attention to another tech trade show—PMA, the major gathering of the professional photography industry. Frequent Macworld contributor Ben Long joins me for a PMA preview. Download Episode #113 • AAC version (20.6 MB, 42 minutes) • MP3 version (19.4 MB, 42 minutes) To subscribe to the Macworld Podcast via iTunes 4.9 or later, simply click here.
Nominate Unsung Hero For Jefferson Awards
KPRC Local 2 and the Jefferson Awards call on you to nominate individuals for their achievements and contributions to public and community service. Do you have a relative, friend or co-worker who makes an impact in your community? In every neighborhood, there are "unsung heroes" -- volunteers who are not paid as well as many professionals but go well beyond their expected duties. The nomination process is simple. Fill out the form below and include a compelling story about your nominee. Make sure to highlight how the nominee's actions benefit the lives of others and the local community. One winner will be picked each month. There is no deadline to send in nominations. Any nomination should address the following. Outstanding personal acts: Here is an ordinary individual performing outstanding personal acts.
Jonathan Takiff: That special Valentine's gift? Color it high tech
The Gizmo: Fashion-conscious high-tech gifts from the heart. Shop Til You Drop: You could buy her a sweater or some sexy underwear, if you dare, or maybe some flowers. But what fun is it for a guy to shop for those kinds of Valentine's Day presents, when he could be hanging out instead at his favorite electronics store, and buying his honey something that he feels comfortable with, and that she could really use and (effectively) wear, day in/day out? That seems to be the thinking behind some of the high-style, colorfully wrapped, high-tech gift items that manufacturers are now promoting for guys to give their girls - or for women to get for themselves. Gizmos as Art: Tech gear has been "worn" as a mainstream fashion statement as well as for practical purposes ever since Kodak first strung a neck strap to its leather-clad Brownie box camera at the turn of the 20th century.
Who's Blogging
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and the top U.S. commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan yesterday issued a blunt assessment of the alliance's shortcomings in that country, arguing that the unwillingness of some member states to risk combat casualties is threatening NATO's future and undermining the prosecution of the Afghan war. .
Good Housekeeping's best Web cam picks
If you can't visit relatives as often as you'd like, or you've got a kid away at school, you might want to get a Web cam for your computer.The Good Housekeeping Research Institute just tested dozens of Web cams. The institute's technical director John Kupsch says the new breed of computer Web cams deliver video images that are clearer than ever. "Web cams, which really enable you to talk over the Internet and see who you are talking with and allow them to see you, have really come down dramatically in recent years in price, where now you can get some really good units for substantially under a hundred dollars," he said. At the end of the institute's tests, there were three standouts. Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 -- $100 The institute's engineers tested 22 web cams and found that installation has become very easy.
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