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One thing I am going to eventually do is to buy a nice camera and learn how to take good pictures. And then I see a picture like this. This guy is really awesome, but something about this picture is … Continue reading
Pictrus update
I commited the changes to pictrus that include uploading to flickr. As you browse, you can add images to the queue, and then you can upload them all at once. After they are uploaded, you are presented with a link … Continue reading
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Upload to Flickr with Perl
So, I’m writing Pictr.us in perl. And It is supposed to be able to upload images to flickr. After reading some sketchy documentation, I finally figured out how to accomplish this. It’s suprisingly easy. I’m using the LWP::UserAgent module for … Continue reading
Another Gmaps Hack
Here’s another gmaps hack that I find very cool. Double click on waypoints, and it will calculate the length of your route… Now, I know that it is precisely 5.053571127021144 miles from my house to the office. Nicely done.
gMaps Europe
Google has started adding maps and aerial photographs for some of Europe. Here’s the Eiffel Tower, and St. Basil’s Cathedral, much less impressive from overhead. I’m going to have to scan some of my photos from my Russia/Europe trip and … Continue reading
Cosmos 1: The First Solar Sail
Tomorrow (2005-06-21), Cosmos 1 will be launched from a submarine in the Barents Sea. A few days after entering earth orbit at 825 km, Cosmos 1 will deploy its eight triangular solar sail blades that will eventually be turned toward … Continue reading
Jay's Blog, For Real!
I now have a more permanent web situation. And you have found it. My Bloglines Blog will be retired, and this will be the place to catch up on the life of Jay. This will also serve as the place … Continue reading
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