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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Insert Coin: Timelapse+ is the intervalometer you've been waiting for (video)

In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line.

That timelapse masterpiece you've been planning just got a whole lot less daunting thanks to Elijah Parker over at Kickstarter. Go through a few niceties, like handing over at least $99 and helping him reach his $20,000 funding target, and you'll take proud ownership of a Timelapse+ (previously called the Timelapse Pro) -- a photographer's intervalometer that does a lot to deserve its name. It'll come with a choice of adapters to match the standard cable release on your DSLR (or even SLR, if that's how you roll), and once hooked up it'll let you configure everything from delayed starts to incremental exposures and even multiple exposures per interval for a much-needed dose of HDR. The firmware will be open source to leave scope for user mods, and there'll also be the option of a Bluetooth interface for wireless controls -- although that'll require an extra $40 and a smidgen of FCC approval. The video after the break reveals more, and the source link has more+.

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This is a picture of a Samsung Galaxy Note with an AT&T logo

Forgive us for not being too terribly excited about a render of the Samsung Galaxy Note with an AT&T logo on it. But the Galaxy Note, despite its huge-ass 5.3-inch screen size, has garnered a surprising amount of interest here in the States, and this one you see before you here has UCLA featured on Google Maps. Interesting. (Check out our full review if you've yet to get your hands on one.)

But what we're really interested in is official pricing and a release date. If we had to guess, we'd put even money on seeing it in a week at AT&T's developer conference in Las Vegas (we'll be there, of course) on the eve of CES.

Anyhoo, here's a render of a Samsung Galaxy Note with an AT&T logo and a mention of UCLA. Don't think you'll be able to squint much more out of it, but feel free to try.

Source: SamMobile

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Occupy protest follows 123rd annual Rose Parade

Occupy protesters march along Colorado Boulevard during the 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. Several thousand Occupy protesters marched at the end of the Rose Parade in a pre-arranged demonstration. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Members of Wells Fargo theme float "Just Imagine..." moves along Orange Grove Boulevard during the 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

An Occupy protester with a sign marches along Colorado Boulevard during the 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. Several thousand Occupy protesters marched at the end of the Rose Parade in a pre-arranged demonstration. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Roy Rogers Jr., right, and his son Dustin Rogers wave as they sing "Happy Trails" aboard the RFD-TV float, in honor of the centenary of the cowboy star's birth, in the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. The float won the Tournament Special trophy. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Wells Fargo theme float "Just Imagine..." moves along Orange Grove Boulevard during the 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) ? An anti-Wall Street demonstration that dovetailed with the Rose Parade has ended peacefully.

No arrests were made during Monday's march and rally by hundreds of people who called themselves Occupy the Rose Parade.

They carried a huge banner and a 70-foot-long octopus made from recycled plastic bags. The march began on the heels of the two-hour Tournament of Roses. Demonstrators followed the parade route for about 1 1/2 miles before veering off to rally for several hours near City Hall.

Some remaining Rose Parade spectators booed the protesters but others cheered and took pictures.

There was a heavy police presence but no confrontations took place.

Associated Press

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Monday, January 2, 2012

C-SPAN Book TV -- Panel on American Debt

By John Ballard

Unfortunately this one-hour program from C-SPAN's Book TV is not embeddable but after watching it this morning I am passing the link on to readers who may have time to watch it.? I'm putting this post together as I listen to the audio with a view of recommending choice parts to whet the appetite of those who find this sort ot TV too dry and time-consuming to consider.

ShowPicture[1] Two writers are pushing their books. H.W.Brands is a history professor, University of Texas at Austin. David Graeber is identified as a "Reader" with the University of London, Goldsmiths' College, Anthropology Department.

I don't know what a reader is but I learned in my own undergraduate years that Europeans don't have the same hang-ups that Americans do about titles and piles of publishing. One of my classes was with a visiting Oxford professor, a Mr. Wilson, about whom the head of our history department remarked that the title of Doctor doesn't have the same cache in the UK as it does here, and a scholar addressed as Mister can have just as much academic respectability as one called Doctor.

In the case of David Graeber the distinction is even more irrelevant since the C-SPAN moderator mentioned in his introduction that in doing research about these two writers he came across the article in? 300px-David_Graeber[1] Wikipedia which describes David Graeber as

...an American anthropologist and anarchist who currently holds the position of Reader in Social Anthropology at Goldsmiths, University of London.

Both of these men are stimulating speakers, mutually complementary, taking turns in front of a standing room only crowd of appreciative listeners whose questions during the Q&A period were intelligent and stimulating for both writers.

Here are a couple of appetizers that may capture the imagination for readers.

==> At 36 minutes Graeber talks about the moral equivalence of debt, guilt and sin as a historical method of power and control over others. Listen for three minutes. A couple of minutes later somebody mentions that great aphorism that If you owe the bank a thousand dollars you have a problem but if you owe the bank a million dollars the bank has a problem.

==>? At 51 minutes Brands responds to a question about banking regulations. He outlines the history of banking regulations with clarity and humor, bouncing the response to Graeber for further elaboration.? The next question about the Federal Reserve also gets a crystal-clear response.? At the end of the program in the last three or four minutes Graeber identifies himself as one of the original 80 participants in the Occupy Wall Street movement.

This program was aired in October, by the way. I find it interesting that whoever selects the programming schedule at C-SPAN didn't let it get lost in the archives. I'm not a card-carrying C-SPAN junkie, but it is one of the under-appreciated resources of our time and those who fail to take advantage of it do themselves a big disservice.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newshog/~3/ypp2rtunnuQ/c-span-book-tv-panel-on-american-debt.html

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New Year's Eve Football Schedule: Last 5 Bowl Games Of 2011

By Alfie Crow

As you get ready to ring in the New Year, there are still five games left to be played in the 2011 NCAA Bowl season.

Dec 31, 2011 - As we get ready to head into 2012, there are still some NCAA football games left to go down in 2011. Here's a quick run down of the final five games of 2011:

Meineke Car Care Bowl: Texas A&M Vs. Northwestern, 12:00 pm ET, ESPN

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald and senior quarterback Dan Persa are trying to win the Wildcats their first bowl game since they won the 1949 Rose Bowl. Texas A&M on the other hand looks to finish out a disappointing season with a win as they get ready to start the Kevin Sumlin era. You can follow the game here at our StoryStream.

National Football Post Says keep an eye on: Kain Colter. The NU all-everything offensive performer has played quarterback, receiver and running back this season. In case Persa goes down, he's someone who can fill in and this offense won't miss a beat. He's also emerged as a legit receiving weapon.

Sun Bowl: Georgia Tech Vs. Utah, 2:00 pm ET, CBS

Paul Johnson will bring the Yellow Jackets triple option and No. 3 ranked rushing attack to the Utah defense, which is one of the top ranked defenses in the country. Georgia Tech will be looking to snap a six game bowl game losing streak while Utah continues their steak of post-season bowl game appearances. You can follow the game here at our StoryStream.

National Football Post says keep an eye on: GT's ground attack vs. Utah's rush defense. Simply put, this is the most important "game within the game." The Jackets were third in the nation in rushing while the Utes finished seventh in rushing defense. Georgia Tech rushed for 44 touchdowns this fall while Utah allowed only six rushing scores. Something has to give in this one.

Liberty Bowl: Cincinnati Vs. Vanderbilt, 3:30 pm ET, ABC

The Cincinnati Bearcats may get back starting quarterback Zack Collaros, who's made a speedy recovery from the injury that knocked him out for part of the season. Vanderbilt on the other hand are in just their fifth bowl in school's history, as first-year head coach James Franklin tries to cap off the season with a win. You can follow the game here at our StoryStream.

National Football Post says keep an eye on: Turnover margin. Last season, Cincy was last in the Big East at minus-15 in turnover margin. This year, the Bearcats led the Big East at plus-11. Collaros is expected to play because his recovery is ahead of schedule, but he likely will be a game-time decision. If Collaros is unable to play, sophomore Munchie Legaux will get the nod. In the final four games, he threw for 688 yards with five touchdowns and four interceptions. He is talented, but Collaros gives Cincy the best chance to win and to avoid costly turnovers.

Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl: Illinois Vs. UCLA, 3:30 pm ET, ESPN

Appropriately nick named the "Interim Bowl", both Illinois and UCLA enter the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl with interim head coaches after firing coaches Ron Zook and Rick Neuheisel after disappointing seasons and tenures as head coach. Both teams have dealt with disgruntled employees and player suspensions heading into the game, so it should be an intriguing one to watch. You can follow the game here at our StoryStream.

National Football Post says keep an eye on: UCLA's special teams. The Bruins have a very good punter in Jeff Locke, who placed 41 percent of his kicks inside the 20-yard line. But what about at kicker? The Bruins lost two players to injury at the position and saw that Locke wasn't the answer, so the team promoted Tyler Gonzalez, who was a student manager on the soccer team. Seriously. He went 7-of-10 on field-goal attempts, but can he continue his success against the Illini?

Chick-Fil-A Bowl: Auburn Vs. Virginia, 7:30 pm ET, ESPN

The Virginia Cavaliers look to cap off a promising season that saw them compete for the ACC title. On the other side of the coin, Auburn enters the game after losing it's offensive coordinator and with offensive workhorse running back Michael Dyer suspended. You can follow the game here at our StoryStream.

National Football Post says keep an eye on: Special teams. Auburn led the SEC in kickoff return average (24.3), and Mason ranked 19th nationally in that category. The Tigers also ranked 19th in net punting at 39 yards per attempt. The Tigers' special teams advantage could come into play in a close game.

For more college football, stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news coverage. And visit our many college football blogs.

Read More: Dan Persa (QB - Northwestern), Jeff Locke (K - UCLA), Michael Dyer (RB - Auburn), Munchie Legaux (QB - Cincinnati), Tyler Gonzalez (K - UCLA), Cincinnati Bearcats, Utah Utes, Northwestern Wildcats, Virginia Cavaliers, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, UCLA Bruins, Auburn Tigers

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Pope: We await 2012 with trepidation

Pope Benedict XVI holds the pastoral staff as he arrives in St. Peter's Basilica to celebrate a New Year's Eve vespers service at the Vatican, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)

Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful as he arrives in St. Peter's Basilica to celebrate a New Year's Eve vespers service at the Vatican, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)

Pope Benedict XVI passes past the chorus upon his arrival in St. Peter's Basilica to celebrate a New Year's Eve vespers service at the Vatican, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)

Pope Benedict XV, background center, is framed by a Swiss guard as he celebrates a New Year's Eve vespers service in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)

Pope Benedict XV, center, is flanked by prelates as he celebrates a New Year's Eve vespers service in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)

VATICAN CITY (AP) ? Pope Benedict XVI marked the end of 2011 with prayers of thanks and said humanity awaits the new year with apprehension but also with hope for a better future.

"Another year approaches its end, while we await a new one, with the trepidation, desires and expectations of always," Benedict said at the traditional New Year's Eve vespers service, as he delivered his homily from the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday evening.

"With the spirit filled with gratitude, we prepare to cross the threshold of 2012, remembering that the Lord watches over us and takes care of us," Benedict said. "In him this evening we want to entrust the entire world. We put into his hands the tragedies of this world of ours and we also offer him the hopes for a better future."

Benedict, wearing gold-colored robes, arrived for the solemn ceremony standing aboard a raised, wheeled platform that ushers guided up the basilica's long center aisle.

The 84-year-old pontiff started using the device earlier in the year to reduce fatigue. Benedict nimbly navigated the platform's two steps and knelt, apparently without difficulty, at the foot of the altar area as a choir of men and boys sang hymns.

Immediately after the 90-minute prayer service, the pontiff shed his liturgical vestments, donned a full-length white topcoat and rode aboard the popemobile into St. Peter's Square, to the surprise of many tourists.

He stepped down to walk briskly to a spot before the life-sized Nativity scene, where he knelt in silent prayer. A towering Christmas tree, donated by Ukraine and twinkling with lights, sparkled in the center of the square.

Benedict then strode over to a contingent of the Swiss Guard band, which played "Silent Night" and other Christmas songs, and chatted in German with one of the guards in traditional colorful costume.

Benedict will return to the basilica Sunday morning to preside over New Year's Day Mass, an occasion the Vatican marks as world peace day.

Associated Press

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Sunday, January 1, 2012

Baylor 67, Washington 56: Griffin and Baylor Win Record-Breaking Alamo Bowl

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Source: www.nytimes.com --- Thursday, December 29, 2011
Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III didn?t dazzle but Baylor still pulled out a thrilling Alamo Bowl victory over Washington in the highest-scoring bowl game in history. ...

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