Monday, March 1st, 2010
But the network faces a delicate balancing act: the immediacy and cost-savings of such 'backpack' reports versus technical, ethical, editorial and quality issues. Dan Harris, an anchor and correspondent for ABC News, has a firsthand grasp of how digital journalism could transform the future of network news.
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Most of these tips apply strictly to digital cameras (because that’s what I use). If you use a traditional film camera, be aware that some of these apply to you as well, but you might want to ax some of these accessories and instead focus on bringing more film. Even additional types can be handy, like sepia or black and white. The first consideration is a tripod. Now, I often backpack and walk around when I’m on vacation, and there are options for full-size, or near full-size tripods that are
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Friday, September 18th, 2009
Recently, I tried to download some photos from a small, older and somewhat, war-scarred point & shoot digital cameral (HP Photosmart M632) which I carry around in my backpack wherever I go. I had taken some photos and video at a tradeshow and wanted to work on a blog post for it. Unfortunately, when I plugged in my camera, absolutely nothing happened . The camera thought that it was connected, in fact, it did launch iPhoto (as that is what I have iPhoto configured to do) but iPhoto simp
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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
As many would know it, the definition or the description of backpack, is simply a cloth sack carried on one’s back. This cloth of sack is then secured with two straps that go over the shoulders and below the armpit. The origin of the word backpack can be traced back in the 1910s and was believed to be first used in the United States. | When asked what a backpack is, most would mention that it is a bag which one carries by putting it on his bag. One carries it by securing the bag with the two lar
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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
Why Use A Backpack Most people would recognize a backpack as a bag made from cloth that the owner carries on his back. There are two large straps on the bag, enabling the owner to put in over their shoulder and under the armpit to hold the bag. The word “backpack” has been used since the 1910’s and it is believed to have come from America.When people are going to some place and they have to carry some heavy items, normally they would choose to use the backpack since by carrying the weig
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Friday, July 31st, 2009
Readers : We're giving away a carbon fiber iPhone 3G/3GS case! Review: i-gotU portable USB GPS travel logger As an outdoor person, we were most delighted to be given a chance to try out this new USB GPS travel logger by i-gotU . For those not familiar with what a GPS logger actually does, by attaching this tiny gadget to a backpack or just pocket it after turning it on, we will then be able to keep a record or show others when and where we have been to together with details like the exac
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
From our colleagues at the Frugal Traveler blog:In my romantic travel daydreams, I imagine myself marching off into the hills of Patagonia with nothing in my backpack but a change of underwear and a piece of flint. In reality, however, I — and most travelers today — bring gadgets. Lots of gadgets.Noise-canceling headphones, iPods, digital cameras and GPS devices, they all take up space, consume electricity and distract us from actually enjoying the trip. Gadgets also tend to be expensive, small
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Saturday, July 18th, 2009
Dell.ca has some discounts running on select cameras and camcorders until July 23 . There are more than 20 items in all. Here's a taste: FUJIFILM Finepix S1500FD Digital Camera Featuring 10 Megapixel, 12X Optical Zoom - $229.00 Sanyo (Canada) VPC-FH1 High Definition 1080p Flash Memory Camcorder - Black - $500.00, ( compare prices ) Canon VIXIA HF S100 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder - $999.00 Daymen (Canada) Lowepro CompuDaypack BackPack - Burnt Orange/Black - $39.99 Free
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Saturday, July 18th, 2009
Dell.ca has some discounts running on select cameras and camcorders until July 23 . There are more than 20 items in all. Here's a taste: FUJIFILM Finepix S1500FD Digital Camera Featuring 10 Megapixel, 12X Optical Zoom - $229.00 Sanyo (Canada) VPC-FH1 High Definition 1080p Flash Memory Camcorder - Black - $500.00, ( compare prices ) Canon VIXIA HF S100 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder - $999.00 Daymen (Canada) Lowepro CompuDaypack BackPack - Burnt Orange/Black - $39.99 Free
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Need something to keep those spare batteries from rattling around? I know — a ZipLock bag works well and is usually waterproof, but this battery caddy will keep things secure and allows easy access for testing the batteries. It’s a convenient holder of the extra batteries for the flashlight(s) (or radios, digital multimeters, cameras, flash units…) in your truck, your toolbox, your bench drawer, your desk drawer, your kitchen “utility” drawer, your backpack, your briefcase, your suitcase, your c
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