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Systems.

2009-05-06T20:06:00.003-05:00

A friend of mine from Tulsa told me something quite innocuous a month or two back about 'gun people'. Gun people, he said, are "special". He said that it probably wouldn't be a good idea to bring a camera into a gun store, and to act tough if I ever set foot in one. I thanked him for the advice.

Gun people, it turns out, look at their hobby as something more than the act of pulling the trigger. Shooting is not so much about demonstrating the awesome might of man's creations, but more about exercising control over these same creations.

There are plenty of ways to spit bullets, but individual needs determine the final system. Hence the enormous range of accessories that can be found for any modern arm - choose platform, choose optics, choose grips, choose stock, choose barrel, choose finish, choose carry style. With each investment, the system builds itself closer to completion. Old components are replaced along the way, and as time would have it, the finished product is a sight to behold.

All of this customization can become quite overwhelming, and often the basics will suffice.

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Audi R8

2009-01-31T14:21:00.010-06:00

Audi R8, originally uploaded by paulraymondphotography.

The Audi R8 was originally unveiled as part of Audi's 2008 line with sales beginning in the first half of 2007 for the United States and Europe. This all-wheel drive beauty is Audi's first mid-engine sports car, powered by a naturally aspirated 4.2 liter V8 engine that delivers 420 horsepower with a redline at 8,250 RPM. Audi claims a 0-60 MPH time of 4.4 seconds. MSRP of $114,200 for the 2009 model, but don't forget the carbon sideblades!

More pictures of the Audi R8 after the jump

Audi R8, originally uploaded by Xabier.M.

Audi R8, originally uploaded by < Ad >.

Carbon Salt, originally uploaded by JeffAhn.

Audi R8, originally uploaded by denis_g_v.

Inauguration of Barack Obama

2009-01-21T23:03:00.003-06:00

President Barack Obama, originally uploaded by goodmosconi.

Having finally had a chance to watch Obama's inauguration address, I am anxious to see what changes will be brought about in America at large. The new president has a strong group of individuals backing him; from the members of his cabinet to middle America, from the hip hop community to the Republicans waiting for a change in administration. With leading minds interconnected the whole globe over, this new age promises brilliance for the brave and the free.

And with that let us welcome 2009. Anyone who has lived through the nineties and witnessed the transformation that has taken place before us - this time it's for real. The revolution that you are watching will not be televised, even though video may have killed the radio star.

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Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte

2008-12-31T21:32:00.003-06:00

Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte, originally uploaded by 傑小森.

Nokia has successfully captured the mid-luxury phone segment with its 8000-series lineup, starting with the introduction of the Nokia 8800 in April 2005. Featuring the same slide-to-open mechanism as found on the original Nokia 8800, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte takes the 8800 Arte series one step further by incorporating new materials that set it apart from its predecessors. Titanium, carbon fiber, and stainless steel - yours for a list price of €1,100.

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dosh wallets

2008-12-05T23:00:00.014-06:00

Dosh Range, originally uploaded by DOSH2008.

These wallets made by dosh are sweet. Made from flexible polymers, the wallets come in three styles and an assortment of colors as shown above. I wouldn't mind one in style 002.

More pictures after the jump.

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Upcoming: TU Football vs. University of Central Florida

2008-10-22T00:35:00.003-05:00

In anticipation of the TU football game versus UCF on Sunday, October 26, I read an article on CBS Sports that discusses what to expect. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane is now ranked 22nd in the nation per the Associated Press Poll and 19th in the USA Today / Coaches Poll (read). Exciting, especially given that the team hasn't been nationally ranked since 1991.

I'm looking forward to the game. UCF defeated TU twice last season, making this a unique hurdle on the path to 8-0. In other news, I got in touch with the school photographer last night. Look for much better shots after the game.

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Houston Rockets vs. OKC Thunder @ BOK Center, Tulsa, OK

2008-10-14T20:40:00.009-05:00

I had the opportunity to shoot pictures at the Houston Rockets vs. OKC Thunder exhibition game on Monday night. The game took place at the new BOK Center located in downtown Tulsa. OKC Thunder won the game against the Houston Rockets, taking it in the last quarter 110-104.

Read about it from Tulsa World here

Click on an image below to view full. More pictures after the break.

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TU Football vs. Rice @ The University of Tulsa

2008-10-06T22:45:00.009-05:00

We slaughtered them. TU won, 63-28 over Rice University.

Read about it here

I took a number of pictures of the game. Below is a selection of the more interesting ones that I captured. Click on an image to view full.

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TU Homecoming

2008-10-02T23:10:00.002-05:00

The University of Tulsa will be playing Rice University on Saturday. I'm looking forward to the game - I've got a press pass waiting for me on game day. This time, I will bring along my telephoto lens only to see how well that suits my sports photography needs.

Tonight's celebrations were marked by the lighting of a bonfire on the large quad ("The U") overlooked by McFarlin Library.

Pictures to come.

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TU Football vs. UCA @ The University of Tulsa

2008-09-29T22:17:00.003-05:00

I got a press pass to the University of Tulsa football game versus UCA on September 27, 2008. It was the first game that I went to this year. Here's one shot that I captured. TU won handily over UCA, ending the game 62-34.

Read all about it here

Sketch by Myles

2008-09-28T23:01:00.005-05:00

Sketch by Myles, originally uploaded by pur.skill.

I met Myles this afternoon. I had taken a break to look for a book that had been recommended to me, and end up finding an interesting magazine along the way. Myles was sketching while I flipped through the magazine. He has a bold drawing style, and plenty of plans to develop his current ideas further.

More of his work at http://justicepunk.deviantart.com

Myles has made a wallpaper that's a perfect wallpaper for your desktop.

Welcome

2008-09-28T22:28:00.003-05:00

This blog was started during the fall semester of 2008 with the intent to keep a running log of things that I find and that I produce. You'll sample a little bit of what pursuits I choose to engage in, and what I find interesting at the moment. Enjoy.