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Playing the Race Card…Priceless

Barbara Boxer had a confrontation with the Chairman and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Congress Harry C. Alford. Mr. Alford opposes legislation working its way through Senator Boxer’s committee on the environment. To counter his arguments Senator Boxer quotes resolutions by two prominent black groups which Mr. Alford took as “pitting” him against fellow black associations and “racial”

H/T: Chuck Devore

Video Test

Unboxing & Review of a Canon Powershot SD780 IS

General Specs:

Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 3x Optical/4x Digital/12x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System

12.4 megapixels – effective pixels – 12.4

Focal length: 5.9-17.9mm f/3.2-5.8 (35mm film equivalent: 33-100mm)

Video shoots at 1280×720 – high definition – at 30 fps (frames per second)

Canon is not kidding about this camera being the most slim Elph to date. The battery charger is slightly bigger than camera itself! This camera replaces my Nikon Coolpix P2, and now I am fully kitted out in Canon gear.

Over the course of yesterday and today, I’ve poked around the features and have to say I’m impressed. You have access to features typically reserved for dSLR models; ISO up to 3200, variable seconds on the timer function, Digic4 Image processor and image stabilization. A two inch view screen is just fabulous. I was surprised to see Canon held on to a view finder for this model.

The controls are flush against the back of the camera, and a bit on the small side preventing easy manipulation of these controls. This is a camera that will need a bit of fiddling when using more advanced photo techniques as the menus are are more like mazes. If you plan to keep the camera on the ‘Auto’ mode you won’t have to access those functions very often. I’ve never seen a list of special conditions quite as long in a point and shoot camera. For non-Canon users, they are custom modes such as Portrait or Night Scenes. Canon takes them to a whole new level with foliage mode and Aquarium mode as two examples.

You have the option of several levels of video quality, I’d stick to the HD and ignore the rest. Once you’ve worked with high definition, you don’t go back. If you chose this option, it would be prudent to purchase the largest SD card you can afford, as this function uses quite a bit of space on your SD card.

The gold color of this camera has just the right blingi-ness (not sure if that is a real word – but it works!). The camera comes with a HDMI AV cable -which was added to my growing collection of these unused cables. There is a spot to connect a tripod, If you dont’ own one, I strongly urge you to get one. The tripod is your friend! I simply love the power packed in a pocket sized frame! It slips easily into your pocket or purse, so you’ll never be without a camera.

This is a phenomenal camera at a great price. I’d recommend this camera to those starting out as citizen journalists, bloggers interested in improving their photography, parents who want a good, easy to use camera to catch every moment of their child’s existence. Beginners to prosumers will appreciate the quality of photos produced without the hassle of lugging around multiple lenses and bodies.

Both images were posted directly from the camera on to Flickr. No post processing was applied to the following photos:

Here are two examples of the HD video produced by this camera:

Walking Buster at the Rhawn Street Dam:

Pennypack Creek:

I have no conflict of interest to disclose. I’ve not received financial or material compensation from Canon USA in exchange for this review.

Former VP Cheney Speaks

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Obama confirmed yesterday that he is the second coming of George Bush.

WSJ:

Yet for all of his attacks on the Bush Administration, which he accused of making “decisions based upon fear rather than foresight,” Mr. Obama stuck with his predecessor’s support for military commissions, adding some procedural bells and whistles as political cover to justify his past opposition. For the record: Both the left and right, from the ACLU to Dick Cheney, now agree that the President has all but embraced the Bush policy.

Charles Krauthhammer:

Observers of all political stripes are stunned by how much of the Bush national security agenda is being adopted by this new Democratic government. Victor Davis Hanson (National Review) offers a partial list: “The Patriot Act, wiretaps, e-mail intercepts, military tribunals, Predator drone attacks, Iraq (i.e., slowing the withdrawal), Afghanistan (i.e., the surge) — and now Guantanamo

The genius of democracy is that the rotation of power forces the opposition to come to its senses when it takes over. When the new guys, brought to power by popular will, then adopt the policies of the old guys, a national consensus is forged and a new legitimacy established.

That’s happening before our eyes. The Bush policies in the war on terror won’t have to await vindication by historians. Obama is doing it day by day. His denials mean nothing. Look at his deeds.

Best Damn Top 5 Inspirational Moments

Following up on the inspirational win by the Republican WCASB candidates, I present a reminder of what makes this nation worth fighting for:

SHUT UP!

PJTV’s Andrew Klavin discusses the new mantra of the Left:

Two Must See Videos

Reagan/The One Debate:

The People’s Stimulus: Get Your Money Back

Obama’s spending plan is only offering $13 bucks back to the citizens and taking trillions out of the private sector to make it possible.

Sunday Funnies

Well, it would be funny if it weren’t true about this administration…