The World of Gregory Varnum
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Links from the Desk of Gregory Varnum
Tools to help you navigate the Internet. Photo credit: Wellcome Images Gregory’s online presence: Twitter Profile Flickr Photostream Facebook Profile (no longer in active use) Instagram Profile (no longer in active use) Gregory’s offline life: Wikimedia Foundation (employer) Aequalitas Project (side project) Eastern Michigan University (alma mater) Gregory’s Wikimedia activities: Main user page English Wikipedia user…
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Photo log: San Francisco Zoo
When: Sunday, 4 March 2018Where: San Francisco ZooEquipment used: Fujifilm X-T20Areas visited: Essentially all areas of the Zoo except the RailroadNotes: Railroad was closed during visit
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Photo log: Golden Gate Park
When: Sunday, 11 March 2018Where: Golden Gate ParkEquipment used: Fujifilm X-T20Areas visited: Both windmills, Lloyd Lake, and the National AIDS Memorial GroveNotes: Many more areas to visit; John F. Kennedy Drive closed for an event; cannot access windmill garden area with Lincoln
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Photo log: Ocean Beach
When: Sunday, 11 March 2018Where: Ocean BeachEquipment used: Fujifilm X-T20 and iPhone XAreas visited: Area around entrance 19Notes: Quick visit with Lincoln after trip to Golden Gate Park Last two photos taken with iPhone X
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Photo log: Palace of Fine Arts
When: Saturday, 10 March 2018Where: Palace of Fine Arts in The PresidioEquipment used: Fujifilm X-T20Areas visited: The main outdoor areas of the Palace itself.Notes: Quick visit after dropping off James at Roaring Mouse.
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iPhone X: First Impressions
I have been reading several reviews on the iPhone X that have come out over the past few days. My general summary of them going into the arrival of my iPhone X yesterday (Friday) was this: “The best smartphone ever built — but only 10% of Apple’s consumer base will accept it this year.” (Maybe that is…
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Detroit Metro Airport emergency protest against Muslim ban
I attended the 29 January 2017 emergency protest at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) against Trump’s Muslim ban. According to the Detroit Free Press, thousands were in attendance — which certainly matches what I saw. The event lasted around three hours, a bit over the original schedule, and was spread across five large areas of McNamara Terminal. A…
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Organizations we supported in 2016
It is that time of year when many are beginning to think of organizations they would like to support. As a result, over the years, Bobby and I have been asked which organizations we are supporting this year. To help with that, and in case you are interested, here is our list from this past…
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2016 election results using alternative models
The results of this year’s election have resulted in yet another national discussion around how we elect our President and Vice President. Currently, most states use a “winner take all” setup for the Electoral College. There are a few alternative proposals to this. I have chosen to break down the numbers by the two that…