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It was the generation that inspired Cpl. Leslie Reyes to enlist in the Marine Corps and on Wednesday, she got to hear five World War II veterans tell their stories in person.
It was the generation that inspired Cpl. Leslie Reyes to enlist in the Marine Corps and on Wednesday, she got to hear five World War II veterans tell their stories in person.
Hugh Aderholt, Russell Bond, Bill Bass, Raoul Gagnon and Paul Tollefsrud spoke to Marines at the Single Marine Program Center aboard New River Air Station for nearly an hour before accepting questions from the crowd of more than 100 gathered. The presentation was a professional military education event aimed to share their experiences in the European and Pacific Theaters with today�s military.
Aderholt served in the Army and was a German prisoner of war for nearly 15 months after traveling from infantry training to North Africa to Naples, Italy.
He told the Marines about the battle of Monte Cassino, during which he and five others entered a house to search it and a tank fired two main gun rounds through the wall. The artillery shells, he said, �came in like rain� and even the Germans couldn�t get them out.
During his time as POW, he was forced to sleep in a shed full of hay and then he was moved to a prison camp outside of Florence. He stayed in many different camps and walked across Germany into Holland, he told the troops.
But when the American bombers flew above one of the camps, he remembers yelling at them to �give them hell boys�
�The Germans got mad, thought they were going to shoot us,� he said.
Bond told the troops about his 33 top secret combat flight missions over Europe with the Office of Strategic Service as a Carpetbagger, flights he wasn�t able to talk about for more than 40 years they were so top secret.
�When we would take off on a mission, we were told just what we needed to know to complete our operation, nothing more than that,� Bond said.
He and his eight brothers fought in World War II.
�None of us ever spoke as to what we did during World War II,� he said, explaining that he could not talk about it. �... My wife, my children they didn�t know what I did in the service.�
Bond said his family thought he participated in heavy bombardment missions until 1987 when they traveled to England to visit an old air field.
Tollefsrud served three years in the Marine Corps during World War II, signing up after joining a friend on his way to enlist.
The friend he enlisted with, Jack Peterson, died in Guadalcanal in November 1942, Tollesfrud told the Marines.
Tollefsrud said that his first flight as a divebomber was on his second day in Atlantic. The captain, he said, gave him a paper bag in case he �lost his cookies.�
After practicing a dive bomb from 5,000 feet �I said. �What the hell have they got me into?�,� he remembered.
He spent nearly a year in and around Midway picking up and circling submarines.
Bass is an Air Corps veteran who was drafted in 1943 at age 23.
He shared stories of two missions as a tail gunner during which things went wrong � one was a crash landing while the other was getting shot down while on a mission and parachuting into a tree.
�If we flew 35 missions we got to come home,� he said. �...Those last ones can be mighty rough.�
Gagnon spent 32 years in the Marine Corps and served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
�That gave me a score of three. I quit. I retired,� he told the group.
Gagnon said he couldn�t remember everywhere he�d gone and all he had done.
�Stick around and you�ll see the same,� he said.
However, he did remember going on a mission with two five-man teams. Team A was killed right in front of him.
The questions the Marines asked the men ranged from what they think of today�s military to if World War II movies depict the war accurately.
Aderholt said the movies show �a bunch of hooey.�
The Marines also asked the men what tools were available to help them transition from life as a warrior to life as a civilian.
�When I got back we got a job and from that point on, we didn�t talk about World War II,� Bond said.
The questions lasted nearly as long as the 50-minute presentation.
Reyes said that listening to the men speak was �a rush� after growing up watching military movies.
�Knowing these people are real, it inspires you. It inspired me to come into the Marine Corps,� she said.
Lance Cpl. Rudy Solomon said the presentation was very informative.
�I learned a lot about Marine Corps history that I did not know before. There was a lot of good insight in having someone who lived the history come back and share it with us,� he said.
He said he decided to attend the event because �you never get a moment like this.�
�I didn�t know if I�d get another so I came out,� he said.
If there�s a chance to do so in the future, Reyes recommends others attend events such as this.
�It�s a constant reminder of why we joined, the actions of the eras before,� she said.
The five men were selected after being featured in The Daily News in a series on World War II veterans written by military reporter Thomas Brennan who also spoke at the event.
How to find the full series by The Daily News
To view the entire archived WWII veterans' series online, visit JDNews.com/news/military/world-war-ii-veterans.
Amanda Hickey is the government reporter at The Daily News. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The Way Up
R. J. Laudenbacher 1/7/2011 5:15:45 AMEvery thing about this is wonderful Christopher. The tones, the comp and the details all outstanding. I bet we see this one again. #1342110
Cailin M. Van Eizenga 1/7/2011 5:19:52 AMStunning! #9148044
Carolyn M. Fletcher 1/7/2011 5:25:19 AMWell, you sure did nail this one! I'm loving this whole series..all in my faves! #9148059
Nikki McDonald 1/7/2011 5:28:32 AMI'm with everyone else so far -- and bet we are just the first of a long list of well-wishers. You have outdone yourself, Chris, and actualized your vision. What a coup. Winner for sure and, like Carolyn, right into my favorites. #9148075
Sarah A. Christian 1/7/2011 5:29:13 AMIt is outstanding, Christopher! It draws me in to go up the stairs and see what is at the top! A wonderful series! Love the beginning of the handrail. #9148076
Fanie Heymans 1/7/2011 5:32:23 AMWOW, Christopher!! This is a instant favorite! Absoluteley gorgeous! I would love to see this as a winner! #9148082
Claudia Kuhn 1/7/2011 5:44:30 AMWonderful comp and tones Chris. You have a gold mine in that cathedral. You must have had a tripod there? #9148111
Liz blahh 1/7/2011 7:05:29 AMSuperb! #9148324
Jane Holestine 1/7/2011 7:10:16 AMAmazing! Beautiful tones and comp #9148341
Patti Coblentz 1/7/2011 7:53:54 AMThis is absolutely amazing, Chris...everything about it. Going into my favs forever...great work!! #9148385
Richard B. Hallick 1/7/2011 8:16:52 AMWonderful, stunning image. Just perfect in every way. I will be shocked if this isn't a winner. #9148427
Karen E. Baumann 1/7/2011 9:13:26 AMYou imaged well, Chris!! This is a stunning image, both with composition and tones. Love the details above and the bold curvature of the rail below. Well done! #9148521
Donna La Mattino Pagakis 1/7/2011 9:57:51 AMIncredible imagery Chris, beautiful design! #9148640
Dayna Cain 1/7/2011 11:09:51 AMOn a scale of 1 to 10 this is about an 87!!! #9148732
Kara L. Hendricks 1/7/2011 11:43:45 AMOHOHOHH!!!!!!!! Chris can you say W I N N E R?????? #9148778
Jean E. Hildebrant 1/7/2011 11:57:11 AMI absolutely love the comp, Chris!!! Wonderfully thought out and accomplished! I agree, WINNER! #9148802
Michele Peterson 1/7/2011 5:06:06 PMAnother fabulous capture.... just WOW!!!! #9149219
Robert Jensen 1/7/2011 5:44:13 PMAll I can say is that this is going straight into my favorites! Where did you find this? #9149289
Ken Smith 1/7/2011 6:22:10 PMI still want to get back to DC and hopefully you'll take me thru this locale. Beautiful lines/curves, Chris! #9149374
Thomas E. Hinds 1/7/2011 8:39:15 PMVery beautiful, striking image! #9149481
Datha Y. Thompson 1/7/2011 8:44:03 PMEXCELLENT Chris!! W O W :) #9149484
Katarina Mansson 1/7/2011 10:30:43 PMCool POV, excellent details, lovely tones, great comp...I love it! #9149537
Usman M. Bajwa 1/7/2011 11:18:49 PMI disagree with all above, Chris. I think we will see a POTD first and then a Winner, Good luck ;-)
Christopher Budny 1/8/2011 5:09:29 AMWow! Thank you all so much for your enthusiastic and kind words! I hope your predictions for this are right (I especially like yours, Usman! ;)
For the questions in the comments: Claudia, yes, I used a tripod, with the longest of the 3 exposures being 2.5 seconds.
Robert - this is the primary stairwell between the two levels of Washington National Cathedral, above Georgetown in Washington, DC.
Many of you know that I'm a volunteer tour guide at this cathedral... BP members are always welcome to contact me if visiting DC, and see if we can arrange a private tour... just let me know!
Thank you all very much! Fingers crossed for my new favorite cathedral image! #9149716
Nikki McDonald 1/13/2011 5:10:20 PMYES! #9161186
Christopher Budny 1/13/2011 7:24:22 PMPhew! A relief to see this get EP in the flurry of catch-up EP's today! ;) Fingers STILL crossed now...! #9161501
Lisa J. Boulden 1/14/2011 8:32:58 PMSimply glorious!
Christopher Budny 1/15/2011 5:05:12 AMOooo, Lisa... I hope you're right!! Thank you so much! #9164028
Kara L. Hendricks 1/17/2011 6:00:21 AMCongratulations Chris on being this weeks 101 gallery showcase!!! #9167711
Christopher Budny 1/17/2011 8:53:44 AMThank you so much, Kara!! #9168035
Don Johnson 1/20/2011 9:17:29 AMChris -- this is a stunning image! I don't use the word stunning much, but it really fits this image. Well done! #9180322
Christopher Budny 1/20/2011 12:08:28 PMThank you very much, Don... your comments mean all the more, given your infrequency of 'stunning' as an adjective! #9180792
Kara L. Hendricks 1/24/2011 1:39:41 PMJust stopping by once more to let you know... I LOVE this Chris... I hope it's sees some SERIOUS contest action... If I were a betting woman, I'd throw down!! #9191102
Christopher Budny 1/24/2011 2:04:31 PMThank you for the vote of confidence, Kara... I'd love nothing more than to see a Contest gold medal under this ;) Maybe a nice, "higher medal" hehehe... I can dream! #9191150
Anna Diederich 1/31/2011 8:38:16 AMAbsolutely LOVE this! #9203873
Martin J. Wells 1/31/2011 8:54:18 AMI won't be at all surprised to see this again in the finals, it is faultless. #9203888
Christopher Budny 1/31/2011 8:55:35 AMThank you both! I hope you're right, Martin! :) #9203892
Kara L. Hendricks 2/2/2011 9:29:51 AMJust stopping again to admire....:))) #9207987
Christopher Budny 2/2/2011 11:59:50 AMWell thanks, Kara...! :) #9208317
Martin Cregg 2/4/2011 8:24:52 AMChris - you know I love this photo. I particularly like the "character marks" on the handrail right at the bottom of the photo. Faltless! If I ever get my act together re the PG101 I would have voted for it there. Is this competing with my Sax Man for a January spot? :) #9212555
Kara L. Hendricks 2/4/2011 8:32:00 AMHUGE congratulations Chris on winning the January Photo Favorite of the month at 101!! #9212576
Patti Coblentz 2/4/2011 9:20:21 AMImpeccable and a favorite, as I've said many times...so, here is one congratulation to you that I hope will be followed with more kudos from some BP medals in the works...congrats on the 101 POTW fav, Chris :) !! #9212631
Nikki McDonald 2/4/2011 5:39:53 PMCongratulations on the POTM at 101, Chris. #9213469
Christopher Budny 2/4/2011 6:18:11 PMThanks so much, Martin, Kara, Patti & Nikki! Quite a thrill to get a POTM at 101! #9213532
Michelle Alton 2/5/2011 3:18:27 AMThis is a spectacular architectural capture Christopher! A WELL-DESERVED POTD! Congratulations! #9213962
Kate Jackson 2/5/2011 3:22:46 AMBrilliant job Christopher! Congrats on the POTD! #9213963
Courtenay Vanderbilt 2/5/2011 3:37:54 AMStopped me in my tracks! Congrats on a well deserved POTD! (PS grew up in Alexandria) #9213976
Josh A. Friedman 2/5/2011 3:38:53 AMThis is a great shot with a very interesting perspective. Well done! Congrats on the POTD. #9213978
Michael McCook 2/5/2011 4:06:27 AMWow! Knocked me out with this image. I opened my POTD email and was expecting to do my usual glance at a rather nice photo and hit the delete button. But, Bang! this fantastic image pops up. I think you'll see one of the top honors with this one. It's magical. Big Congratulations on this great POTD. #9214008
Carmody Baker 2/5/2011 4:34:14 AMGreat capture. Congratulations Chris. #9214068
Dominick M. Dimacale 2/5/2011 4:42:12 AMCongratulations Christopher on your Well-Deserved POTD Win, Now, we will wait for the GOLD Badge or even GP!!!!!
Dominick #9214082
Nikki McDonald 2/5/2011 4:48:19 AMThis thread is going to get VERY long, Chris :) Congratulations on the POTD. #9214092
Linda D. Lester 2/5/2011 4:54:16 AMLove this....Congratulations on your POTD!! #9214104
Leslie McLain 2/5/2011 5:01:50 AMCongrats on a terrific POTD! #9214117
Deborah C. Lewinson 2/5/2011 5:10:52 AMTruly a masterpiece, Chris, and a fav for me! Congratulations on your awesome POTD!
Debby #9214124
Wanda Knoss 2/5/2011 5:11:43 AMCongratulations Christopher! Love this image! #9214128
Karen Celella 2/5/2011 5:16:26 AMCongratulations on your fantastic POTD, Chris! Get ready for the next award! #9214138
Dr Silly 2/5/2011 5:20:58 AMCongratulations Chris on this wonderful POTD. :O) #9214143
Susan Jane Allen 2/5/2011 5:26:24 AMWow! This should get the grand prize! Amazing work, Chris! #9214149
Michael Umbreit 2/5/2011 5:27:54 AMChris - Congratulations on your POTD!! - Mike #9214153
Stephen S. Maguire 2/5/2011 5:35:34 AMMarvelous capture!!! Congrats on POTD. #9214163
Alan L. Borror 2/5/2011 5:36:45 AMAmazing image, Christopher! Congratulations on your POTD! I am sure we will see this again. #9214166
Sue L. Cullumber 2/5/2011 5:36:57 AMChristopher - this is just gorgeous. The tones and comp. are fantastic! Big congrats on your POTD! #9214167
Joy Rector 2/5/2011 5:39:20 AMcongrats on the POTD #9214168
Kimber Wallwork-Heineman 2/5/2011 5:39:36 AMJust plain perfect! Congratulations! #9214169
Ryan Murphy 2/5/2011 5:59:17 AMfantastic wide-angle, shot chris! congrats on this POTD! Hope you enjoy your 10-22mm lens as much as I do! #9214197
Thomas E. Hinds 2/5/2011 6:00:44 AMCongratulations, Chris, on your POTD! Superb work! #9214200
Tammy Espino 2/5/2011 6:01:18 AMOutstanding capture , congrats on your potd!:) #9214202
Ken Smith 2/5/2011 6:21:25 AMMagnificant shot, Chris. Congrats to you!! #9214243
Cheryl Schneider 2/5/2011 6:27:08 AMSuperb! Congratulations. #9214264
Richard D. Love 2/5/2011 6:32:57 AMWow!!! The lines. The shapes. The tones. The composition. This just has it all, Chris. So well done.
Rick #9214275
Carolyn M. DAlessandro 2/5/2011 6:35:02 AMCongratulations Christerpher...all I see is perfection.Bravo,well done!!! #9214282
Robert Jensen 2/5/2011 6:38:54 AMGlad to see this one again - hope you had a great time with Jim. #9214296
Sharon Day 2/5/2011 6:41:37 AMGreat shot, Chris!! Congratulations! #9214302
Cesar J. La Rosa 2/5/2011 6:41:42 AMCongratulations on this BEAUTIFUL and very well-deserved POTD, Chris!!!
Kara L. Hendricks 2/5/2011 6:53:25 AMBoy Usman called this one!!! Couldn't be happier if it was me Chris!! Congrats!! #9214320
Anthony L. Mancuso 2/5/2011 6:54:56 AMAwesome image Chris! Congrats on your POTD! #9214322
David Phalen 2/5/2011 6:57:16 AMBIG Congrats on a spectacular POTD!! #9214325
JO ANN CLEVELAND 2/5/2011 7:00:55 AMAbsolute Perfection Chris, hope we see this again..
Congrats on this well deserved POTD!
jo ann c. #9214335
Nancyj E. Hovey 2/5/2011 7:20:31 AMC O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
Les Rhoades 2/5/2011 7:20:33 AMWonderful photographic eye.... and composition
Datha Y. Thompson 2/5/2011 7:22:58 AMCONGRATULATIONS!!!!! On its way to the TOP!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT :) #9214369
Patricia (Pat) C. Exum 2/5/2011 7:24:06 AMCongrats on your POTD, beautiful as all of your work is. Hope all is well with you. I miss DC and coming to the Cathedral to photograph! #9214374
Chuck Bruton 2/5/2011 7:30:03 AMCongratulations on POTD, Chris
Julianne Bradford 2/5/2011 7:43:13 AMWhat a wonderful use of the 10 to 22 to acomplish this marvelous perspective Chris! A big congratulations on this well deserved POTD! #9214402
Bob Cournoyer 2/5/2011 7:44:44 AMWoo Hoo! POTD... :-) #9214404
Susan M. Hembree 2/5/2011 8:00:31 AMSuch a great angle for this, Chris. Truly marvelous! Congrats on your POTD! #9214429
Lisa J. Boulden 2/5/2011 8:02:34 AMDefinitely on the way up, Christopher!
Shawn Jennings 2/5/2011 8:06:06 AMVery nice work, Chris! Congratulations on your POTD! #9214438
Cathy Barrows 2/5/2011 8:09:12 AMcongrats on your potd...fab comp #9214444
Bunny Snow 2/5/2011 8:20:46 AMYes!
Huge congratulations on your POTD, Chris. #9214458
Charlotte LaBarbera 2/5/2011 8:28:41 AMCongratulations! You've pulled us in - can't wait to see what's at the top of the stairs. Love the tones. #9214474
Rita Hill 2/5/2011 9:00:37 AMA new personal favorite of mine. Excellent capture on this photo Chris! Congrats! #9214516
Anne McKinnell 2/5/2011 9:09:00 AMI think this is one of my favourite photos of the day! Beautiful curves and lines, depth of field and overall composition. Very lovely tones as well. Congratulations! #9214522
tony w. austin 2/5/2011 9:11:28 AMWOW WOW WOW.. what else can I say #9214523
Usman M. Bajwa 2/5/2011 9:30:42 AMNothing unexpected here, Chris.
Katarina Mansson 2/5/2011 9:33:24 AMI TOLD YOU SO!!! This is just the first yellow badge at BP...I bet...excellent work! Congratulations Chris! #9214544
Mitch Spence 2/5/2011 9:43:29 AMChris, this is flat-out marvelous. All the way it goes. #9214573
Nancy de Flon 2/5/2011 10:01:59 AMAbsolutely brilliant, Chris--congratulations! #9214609
Sheri Camarda 2/5/2011 10:35:20 AMYou got it!!! Great shot! Congratulations on your POTD! #9214674
Patti Coblentz 2/5/2011 10:42:00 AMBeaming brightly, as if it were my own :)) Huge congratulations on your POTD, Chris! The trek on this thread has just begun, I think :) #9214682
Raymond Pauly 2/5/2011 10:48:43 AMBeautiful perspective and clarity! Congratulations! #9214697
Pamela Koch 2/5/2011 11:36:52 AMCongratulations on this incredible POTD. I agree with many of the previous comments... this will be given many more awards. It is a photo to be VERY proud of. Stunning work! #9214830
Lisa B. North 2/5/2011 12:04:15 PMLucky for us you got your wide angle lens! This was worth the wait and absolutely stunning! Congrats!! #9214888
Kathy Salerni 2/5/2011 12:05:19 PMBig congrats on your well deserved POTD, Chris! #9214890
Marcel J. Fernandez 2/5/2011 12:06:21 PMOne of the best images that I have viewed in a very long time. Congratulations!! #9214893
Christopher Budny 2/5/2011 1:12:16 PMI am blown away (and a little choked up, honestly) reading all these very, very kind words. Thank you, everyone, for the comments on this image, and taking the time to look.
Mary K. Robison 2/5/2011 1:42:49 PMYour patience paid off big-time, Christopher ~ this is superb!!
William C. Raco 2/5/2011 2:59:22 PMGreat photo, Christopher
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna 2/5/2011 3:15:13 PMWTG on this beautiful POTD, Chris! :-) k #9215183
Donna La Mattino Pagakis 2/5/2011 3:33:05 PMCongratulations on your incredible POTD Chris!! I am thrilled for you! #9215203
Don Johnson 2/5/2011 4:05:24 PMWay to go Chris! #9215256
Christopher Budny 2/5/2011 8:14:34 PMThank you all very much! #9215517
Gail Vitikacs 2/5/2011 8:22:19 PMWonderful! Amazing capture! #9215527
Michele Peterson 2/5/2011 10:01:55 PMWOO_HOO!!! Not surprising to see this fabulous image as POTD, but definitely an exciting day for all of us who have enjoyed it and crossed our fingers for it to go far!! Congratulations, Chris, I think we are all as excited as you are! (well, close anyway!) :-) #9215614
Graeme yew Chow 2/5/2011 10:27:57 PMWonderful perspective and tone. Congratulations ! #9215628
Christopher Budny 2/6/2011 5:21:55 AMThanks so much, Gail, Michele & Graeme! #9216056
Tamara K. Walker 2/6/2011 6:45:55 AMMagnificent shot, congratulations! #9216236
Patricia A. Casey 2/6/2011 8:40:33 AMSurely a winner.....
Amanda D. Austwick 2/6/2011 11:10:41 AMLove the POV, and tones; beautiful image! CONGRATULATIONS!!! #9216694
Renee Doyle 2/6/2011 12:49:25 PMAwesome pov and eod capture!! Big congratultions on a fabulous POTD Chris!!! #9216874
Christopher Budny 2/6/2011 1:39:02 PMThanks so much, ladies! #9217025
Stanley C. Sims 2/6/2011 4:36:37 PMVery well done Chris. Congratulations on the POTD. #9217293
Christopher Budny 2/7/2011 5:28:00 AMThank you, Stanley! #9218216
Clyde P. Smith 2/7/2011 8:15:56 AMCongratulations on your POTD. Great POV, DOF, tones and lines. #9218548
Guy D. Biechele 2/7/2011 11:09:33 AMCongrats on your POTD. Really fine image! #9218835
Christopher Budny 2/7/2011 4:51:44 PMThank you both! #9219405
Christopher Budny 2/7/2011 10:38:10 PMTruly one of the best B/W images I have ever seen. The tones and details are perfect here. A very well deserved POTD award for you Chris. Congrats to you
Brian #9219905
Christopher Budny 2/8/2011 4:26:13 AMThank you very much Brian! I still feel I have a lot to learn on B/W and monotones (this one is not truly B/W, just very heavily desaturated, and I think, a sepia layer at some point.) I'm glad you like it! #9220232
Martin Cregg 2/10/2011 10:29:34 AMChris - Congratulations on the POTD and Finalist awards. This is a brilliant photo. #9225083
Patti Coblentz 2/10/2011 10:40:17 AMAlmost to the top of the ladder where the gold awaits this awesome image, Chris...congratulations on your magnificent finalist!!! #9225144
Michelle L. Frick 2/10/2011 10:45:37 AMCongratulations Chris!!! No surprise to see this one and hoping it goes all the way for you! Incredible composition and tones!! #9225179
Mitch Spence 2/10/2011 10:45:57 AMIt's an "of course" here, Chris. Go, go, go. #9225182
Donna La Mattino Pagakis 2/10/2011 11:00:36 AMCongratulations on your excellent finalist Chris!!! I'm so happy for you! #9225308
Maxine C. Schnitzer 2/10/2011 11:08:14 AMThis is fantastic Chris! I'm sure we'll see this again in the next round. Congratulations!!! #9225393
Sarah A. Christian 2/10/2011 11:54:46 AMWTG, Chris!!! Going up, up up just like the stairs! Congrats on your finalist image - well deserved! #9225845
Jeana Clark 2/10/2011 12:00:02 PM
Nancy (Peaches) Harker 2/10/2011 1:54:23 PM
Nikki McDonald 2/10/2011 3:20:27 PMOn its way. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #9227443
Merna L. Nobile 2/10/2011 3:23:11 PMBlack and White, Bright Colors, Full Frame or Cropped, it does not matter. Youre a winner! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9227470
Tammy Espino 2/10/2011 3:50:00 PMCongrats on your finalist!! :) #9227666
Erin Appelbaum 2/10/2011 4:05:55 PMLooks like the Grand Prize to me. Outstanding image. Peter #9227829
Usman M. Bajwa 2/10/2011 5:41:24 PMLooks all set for some more Golden decoration. CONGRATZ and hoping its the BIG one this time, Chris. Good luck!
Karen Celella 2/10/2011 6:21:47 PMCongratulations on your fabulous finalist, Christopher. #9228881
Kara L. Hendricks 2/10/2011 7:22:00 PMWoohooo!!!!!! I told you so!!!... Only I said.. GOLD... It's nice in silver... But DOUBLE GOLD will be better!!!!
HUGE congrats on this one and your others Chris!! #9229388
ALLEN O. HOWARD 2/10/2011 7:57:03 PMAn incredible finalist. Congratulations! #9229639
Michele Peterson 2/10/2011 9:25:03 PMWe wouldn't have expected anything less on this one, and hoping for more!! Congratulations on all THREE of your finalists!! Each one is amazing. :-) #9229906
Naomi Weiser 2/10/2011 9:30:25 PMcongrat, its a great image! #9229915
Katarina Mansson 2/11/2011 1:04:18 AMNo surprise here...I predict 1st or grand prize next...
Congratulations on your finalist ... until then! #9230266
Christopher Budny 2/11/2011 3:52:20 AMYou all know how to make a guy's day! Thank you so much! #9230541
Don Johnson 2/11/2011 5:56:30 AMCongratulations Chris. I knew this was a winner the moment I saw it! #9231182
Guy D. Biechele 2/11/2011 7:28:39 AMGorgeous well deserved finalist!! Congratulations. #9231456
Renee Doyle 2/11/2011 4:02:18 PMI'm betting another Gold badge for this beauty Chris!!! Congratulations! #9232994
Robert Jensen 2/11/2011 4:21:30 PMI knew this was a winner the second I saw it - keep 'em coming. #9233054
Christopher Budny 2/11/2011 4:43:23 PMThanks so much folks... fingers crossed! #9233178
Leslie McLain 2/11/2011 4:57:23 PMCongrats on your terrific finalist, Chris. A winner for sure. #9233256
Amanda D. Austwick 2/11/2011 5:12:54 PMCongrats Chris! I see a possible Gold soon! #9233301
Donna La Mattino Pagakis 2/11/2011 7:00:01 PMWow, this is just awesome Chris. I am so happy for you! Congratulations on your GRAND PRIZE WIN!!! #9233541
Renee Doyle 2/11/2011 7:04:34 PMWhat did I just say!!!! HUGE congrats to you Chris on this awesome and so deserving Grand Prize Winner!!!! WTG!! #9233554
Shawn Jennings 2/11/2011 7:05:33 PMWTG Chris!!! Congratulations on this well deserved Grand Prize Winner!!! #9233558
Usman M. Bajwa 2/11/2011 7:08:39 PMWhew.... ! WTG Chris. HUGE CONGRATZ on your GP win. And a double gold too, what a way to totally dominate the competition with such a wonderful shot. So very happy for you. Keep up the great work!!!
Bob Cournoyer 2/11/2011 7:15:52 PMYou may uncross your fingers now, Chris! #9233606
Nikki McDonald 2/11/2011 7:19:50 PMGoody goody! Congratulations on the big win, Chris. #9233623
Linda D. Lester 2/11/2011 7:22:29 PMThis is way to awesome....great work!
Datha Y. Thompson 2/11/2011 7:25:41 PMWOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!! I am soooooooo HAPPY for you Chris!!! Excellent GPW!!!!! WTG :) #9233664
Datha Y. Thompson 2/11/2011 7:27:19 PMWOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!! I am soooooooo HAPPY for you Chris!!! Excellent GPW!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS :) #9233674
David Phalen 2/11/2011 7:29:53 PMTold ya!! An amazing image!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on a great GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!!! #9233689
Robert Mann 2/11/2011 7:33:06 PMBig, huge, wonderful congrats on your Grand Prize, Christopher! #9233695
Michelle Alton 2/11/2011 7:33:31 PMIncredible image Christopher. Congratulations on this spectacular GP win! Awesome work! #9233696
Terry Cervi 2/11/2011 7:34:36 PMCongratulations on your stunning Grand Prize win, Christopher! #9233702
Kara L. Hendricks 2/11/2011 7:35:35 PMDOUBLE GOLD.....DOUBLE GOLD... Who said it???
Man.. I am dancing for you!!! We all knew it was GP material...!!!
HUGE congratulations Chris!!!!!!
Did I say.. WOOHOO!?!?! #9233710
Phyllis H. Burchett 2/11/2011 7:41:37 PMBIG Congratulations on this stunning Grand Prize Winner!!! #9233735
anonymous 2/11/2011 7:43:29 PMHuge congratulations Christopher on your Outstanding Grand Prize Win! #9233744
Melissa McCabe 2/11/2011 7:45:54 PMCongrats on this well-deserved win (and on your new lens!) -mm #9233753
Patti Coblentz 2/11/2011 7:49:16 PMOverwhelmed w/excitement for you, Chris...huge congratulations on your GRAND PRIZE win..fantastic!!! #9233772
Jean E. Hildebrant 2/11/2011 7:54:39 PMOH MY! How exciting for you Chris!! I know this is a special image to you and with good reason! Loved it the first moment I saw it! Huge congrat's to you!!! #9233800
Tammy Espino 2/11/2011 8:00:01 PMCongrats on the big win, Chris! :) #9233815
Agnes Fegan 2/11/2011 8:01:48 PMHow exciting for you...congratulations!!! #9233825
Nancy (Peaches) Harker 2/11/2011 8:05:20 PM
Patrick Rouzes 2/11/2011 8:08:31 PMCongratulations on your GP Winner, Christopher! WTG, indeed! #9233863
Susan M. Hembree 2/11/2011 8:09:45 PMWho would have ever guessed? LOL! This is just amazing & well deserved, Chris, beyond words. Congratulations on the GP win! #9233869
Susan M. Hembree 2/11/2011 8:10:05 PMChris I am so very happy for you.. As I told you in the email I sent you , I thought this was the best b/w image I had ever seen.. And now you get a Grand Prize for this.. A very well deserved win for you Chris.. A very big Congrats to you my friend.. Awesome job... So happy for you
Brian #9233874
Nancyj E. Hovey 2/11/2011 8:10:24 PMC O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
Barbara Socor 2/11/2011 8:17:12 PMA brilliantly conceived and executed shot....Superior in all respects! Congrats on this stunning Grand Prize win! #9233907
Rona L. Schwarz 2/11/2011 8:47:47 PMWOW! All the accolades are certainly so well-deserved, Chris! Somehow I missed it on all its earlier prize-winning journeys...it is simply indescribable, brilliant, and certainly the best B&W image I have yet seen at BP! It's so complex and well-executed. Kudos to your vision to your technical expertise, and to your artistry. Many fine congratulations on this superlative Grand Prize Winner! #9234011
Violeta Harrington 2/11/2011 8:59:17 PMPerfection in every way. Congratulations for the Grand Prize win! #9234036
Cesar J. La Rosa 2/11/2011 9:08:46 PMA very well-deserved Grand Prize, indeed!!! I'm so happy to see this WONDERFUL photograph as the BIG WINNER, Chris!!! Congratulations, my friend!!!
Michele Peterson 2/11/2011 9:17:48 PMCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dominick M. Dimacale 2/11/2011 9:56:55 PMDid I saw GP Chris? WoW, congratulations On this Super Fantabulous award ! ! ! !
Dominick #9234174
Monika Sapek 2/11/2011 9:57:21 PMExceptional tones and composition! So well seen and done! Huge congratulations on your fantastic Grand Prize Winner, Christopher!
Karen E. Baumann 2/11/2011 10:24:23 PMAWESOME, Chris!!!! This is great news! So excited for you... Hope you print and hang it some place where you can be reminded of the journey... a fine achievement!!! Congratulations! #9234209
Bojan Bencic 2/11/2011 10:39:46 PMCongratulatins on your amazing win, Christopher. Fantastic photo. #9234231
Katarina Mansson 2/11/2011 10:40:35 PMThis was its´ destiny from the start! HUGE congratulations on this well-deserved and OUTSTANDING GP Chris! #9234232
Debra R. Harder 2/11/2011 10:57:51 PMThis is a great image, Chris!! Huge congratulations on your GRAND PRIZE WINNER!! WTG!! Deb #9234251
Lynne Morris 2/12/2011 12:51:32 AMWTG Chris, Huge Congratulations on your Grand Prize Win, so well deserved, this is awesome. #9234449
Marilyn Cornwell 2/12/2011 2:29:51 AMCongratulations, Chris! This is an inspiring and wonderful image! #9234520
Gail Sullivan 2/12/2011 3:24:16 AMChristopher ...an outstanding GP winner...congrats! #9234563
Alan L. Borror 2/12/2011 3:49:05 AMCongratulations on a truly outstanding image! #9234609
Donna W. Neal 2/12/2011 4:11:49 AMLoved this from the moment I saw it, Outstanding work and well deserved GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!! CONGRATULATIONS
Jessica Jenney 2/12/2011 4:17:51 AMCongratulations, Chris on your stunning Grand Prize Win! #9234694
Claudia Kuhn 2/12/2011 4:52:12 AMWoo Hoo Chris!! Congratulations on your Grand Prize winner!!! Way to go! #9234764
Courtenay Vanderbilt 2/12/2011 5:00:11 AMNot surprised at all..this is a perfect phiSpiral! Congratulations! #9234788
Cathy Barrows 2/12/2011 5:30:19 AMCongrats on your GP win...love this one #9234902
Melissa G. Meiselman 2/12/2011 5:46:01 AMHuge congratulations, Christopher on this dazzling and most deserved grand prize winner!! #9234935
Wanda Knoss 2/12/2011 6:17:24 AMCongratulations on this wonderful win!! #9235024
Ken Smith 2/12/2011 6:18:49 AMMan, you nailed this one, Chris...and 54 people have Fav'd it...outstanding and congrats!! #9235030
Emile Abbott 2/12/2011 6:32:43 AMHuge congratulation on your fantastic grand prize winner. #9235092
Lindley Johnson 2/12/2011 7:02:24 AMOutstanding work, Chris! It's fantastic in every way - big congratulations on your wonderful Grand Prize Winner! #9235172
Erin Appelbaum 2/12/2011 7:11:49 AMWell deserved Christopher. I knew this would be Grand Prize. Congrats. Peter #9235209
Mary Beth Aiello 2/12/2011 7:16:42 AMAbsolutely spectacular, Chris. I'm so happy for you. Huge huge congrats on this outstanding and wonderful GRAND PRIZE winner. #9235232
R. J. Laudenbacher 2/12/2011 7:19:50 AMI knew this was greatness from the moment I saw it Christopher and I am so happy to see it with this Grand Prize Win. Congratulations. #9235239
R. J. Laudenbacher 2/12/2011 7:21:19 AMI knew this was greatness from the moment I saw it Christopher and I am so happy to see it with this Grand Prize Win. Congratulations. #9235243
Lydia Williams 2/12/2011 7:29:15 AMGorgeous Chris...So happy for you and your grand prize winner..Well deserved! #9235274
Kimber Wallwork-Heineman 2/12/2011 7:29:51 AMI knew it! I knew it! Congratulations and it is certainly the one I would have picked as well! #9235277
Lisa J. Boulden 2/12/2011 7:49:26 AMTruly a GREAT image, Christopher!
Mitch Spence 2/12/2011 8:09:28 AMThis is perfection, Chris, and I am delighted to see this extraordinary image as the Grand Prize winner. #9235452
Nadine A. Lewis 2/12/2011 8:20:07 AMOUTSTANDING and well deserved, Christopher!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! <>< #9235496
Julianne Bradford 2/12/2011 8:39:59 AMA huge congratulations Chris on this magnificent Grand Prize winner! I can't wait to learn from the master :-) WTG! #9235565
Michael Umbreit 2/12/2011 9:02:57 AMChris - Huge congratulations on your big win!! - Mike #9235653
Don Johnson 2/12/2011 9:06:56 AMCongratulations Chris! This is a stunning image! I told you you were the best photographer at BetterPhoto! #9235668
Mick Burkey 2/12/2011 9:11:28 AMWTG, Chris!! HUGE Congratulations. You've come a long way, my friend, and here's the proof. A beautiful image well deserving of the Grand Prize. #9235693
Kay Beausoleil 2/12/2011 9:17:19 AMWow, this is superb, Chris. Hearty congratulations on your Grand Prize win!!! #9235709
Rita Hill 2/12/2011 9:21:20 AMWow, how exciting for you. Congratulations and well deserved. Love this image. #9235717
Susan Jane Allen 2/12/2011 9:30:50 AMWOW! I only just noticed this, Chris! Huge congratulations to you! I certainly agree with their choice this time! #9235729
Ryan Murphy 2/12/2011 9:59:55 AMCongrats on the incredible journey this well-deserving image has been on! #9235759
Richard B. Hallick 2/12/2011 10:15:16 AMJust outstanding. Congratulations #9235765
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna 2/12/2011 11:26:30 AMWTG on your GRAND prize win, Chris! :-) k #9235902
Mariann Kovats 2/12/2011 11:59:08 AMGorgeous capture, congrats on your Grand Prize win! #9235982
Karen Celella 2/12/2011 12:05:50 PMIt doesn't get any better than GRAND PRIZE, Chris! Huge congratulations to you for this very well deserved, awesome winner! CHEERS! #9235998
Denny E. Barnes 2/12/2011 1:54:51 PMThe Grand Prize is for the best and the best this is!!! Congratulations, Chris on your outstanding and so very beautiful Grand Prize Win!!! Fantastic image!!! #9236322
JO ANN CLEVELAND 2/12/2011 2:01:30 PMGrand Prize and very well deserved Chris, so happy for you!
jo ann c. #9236335
Christopher Budny 2/12/2011 2:50:40 PMPlease accept my heartfelt thanks for all your kind words on this image. I went to bed just minutes before the winners were announced last night, and my neighbors this morning were probably wondering what to make of my shrieks and hollering at 6:30am when I finally learned about this. I then had to dash out to the cathedral (today was a tour duty day for me) and I'm just now getting home.
I'm so happy with this! I've been a BP member for 64 months, and have learned so much here. Every month I pretty much drool over the Seconds, Firsts and Grand Prize images selected, always admiring them and wishing I could create images that good. To finally have an image of mine included in the ranks of other Grand Prize winners I have long looked up to, coveted and respected, is a bit overwhelming today---but so very thrilling and exciting!
Thank you again, for all the support and encouragement!! And if any BPers make it to DC sometime, look me up and I'll be happy to share a cathedral tour with you! #9236410
Charlotte LaBarbera 2/12/2011 3:09:26 PMThank YOU for your response and for the honesty and humility with which you have expressed your gratitude. I can tell from the many posts I have read concerning your work that you are well-liked and well-respected as a person as well as a photographer.
CONGRATULATIONS! Love everything about the image. It stays with you long after you have turned away from it. #9236427
Jeana Clark 2/12/2011 3:33:13 PM
Gail Vitikacs 2/12/2011 3:36:32 PMChris, well done and I so hope you are enjoying this moment! Big Congratulations...so happy for you! #9236445
Joseph T. Pilonero 2/12/2011 5:00:54 PMAusome perspective, Christopher! I am in DC area often and have not even gone to the Washington National Cathedral. I love the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. I guess I'll have to see the spot where you took this fab shot. Congrtulations on the huge win! Keep shooting. TED #9236559
Philippe Vieux-Jeanton 2/12/2011 5:54:30 PMBrilliant Grand Prize! Big Congratulations Christopher!!! #9236626
Tamara K. Walker 2/12/2011 6:09:17 PMSUPERB! CONGRATULATIONS! #9236660
Rolando Rosito 2/12/2011 6:24:08 PMBig congratulations Christopher!! very deserving Grand Prize Winner!! #9236704
Angie M. Davis 2/12/2011 6:33:14 PMCongrats Christopher! This is just stunning! Love everything about it! #9236742
Dr Silly 2/12/2011 6:41:41 PMBIG CONGRATULATIONS Chris on this GRAND Prize Win. :O) #9236794
Sharon Sawyer 2/12/2011 7:38:52 PMChris, HUGE congratulations on your outstanding & well deserved POTD & Grand Prize Win!!! #9236947
James Reininger 2/12/2011 7:53:23 PMI am waiting from Frankenstein or Dracula to appear. Stuning image. Great job lighting. #9236969
Christopher Budny 2/13/2011 6:33:27 AMThank you all, very much; I'm still beaming today---such a treat!! #9237598
Robert Jensen 2/13/2011 6:35:19 AMI am so happy this was selected - I am still amazed at the quality of your images, because you haven't been shooting very long, yet your images look like they were taken by a seasoned professional. Keep up the great work, and I can't wait to come out there and meet you some day. #9237604
Patricia A. Casey 2/13/2011 6:37:57 AMChristopher,
Guy D. Biechele 2/13/2011 6:38:33 AMFantastic!!! Congratulations on your Grand Prize win. Exceptional image. Well deserved! #9237615
Lois Adomite 2/13/2011 9:29:41 AMPerfection, huge congratulations on this win. #9237959
Christine Czernin 2/13/2011 10:46:45 AMThere are not many words left to say, everything is said already.
Vicki Hunt 2/13/2011 2:55:09 PMThis is beautiful. I love this cathedral as many do. I will look for this view when I go back this year....A huge congratulations! #9238525
Christopher Budny 2/13/2011 3:22:48 PMMany thanks, folks! Such a treat to read all these great comments from everyone! #9238553
Laura E. Swan 2/13/2011 4:24:48 PM
The Viewer Gets Completely pulled in with the line of the railing. WOW! This is an amazing image, Chris!
-Laura Swan #9238637
Anna Diederich 2/13/2011 5:21:05 PMI LOVED this the first time I saw it! Huge congrats on y our well deserving grand prize win! #9238714
Christopher Budny 2/14/2011 5:52:03 AMThank you both, Anna & Laura! #9239608
Mark Seiter 2/14/2011 6:34:03 AMCongratulations on your grand prize win Christopher.....this is an awesome image and it was interesting to read that this was something you envisioned and then you finally went out and shot it once you got the right lens....very persistent.....nice job #9239729
Christopher Budny 2/14/2011 1:20:12 PMThank you Mark. I'm revisiting several old favorite locations around the cathedral, to see what they offer to me with wide-angle now. I may never take that lens off the camera again ;) #9240490
Patricia (Pat) C. Exum 2/14/2011 2:24:28 PMChris, Congratulations on your Grand Prize! #9240593
Patricia (Pat) C. Exum 2/14/2011 2:24:28 PMChris, Congratulations on your Grand Prize! #9240594
Debra Booth 2/14/2011 3:37:05 PMCongratulations on your well-deserved win, Christopher! What a fabulous image. #9240732
Christopher Budny 2/15/2011 4:21:21 AMThanks so much, Debra & Pat! #9241662
Mary K. Robison 2/15/2011 4:49:38 AMChristopher, when this fantastic capture was selected as a POTD, I fully agreed with the bp judges.
Gina Cormier 2/15/2011 7:58:56 AMCongrats on this spectacular image!!!!! #9242168
Christopher Budny 2/15/2011 2:06:10 PMThank you, Gina & Mary--I appreciate it! #9242931
Theresa Marie Jones 2/15/2011 3:40:21 PMNow that's thinking outside the box! Your image helps us see the world around us in exciting new ways! I love the way my eye goes to the focal point and down the steps and back up the rail. Very well composed!
Christopher Budny 2/16/2011 4:37:28 AMThank you very much, Theresa! #9244024
Clyde P. Smith 2/18/2011 8:39:28 PMConratulations on a stunning Win Chistopher! #9249325
Christopher Budny 2/19/2011 8:11:46 AMThank you, Clyde! #9250022
Usman M. Bajwa 2/20/2011 10:58:59 PMCONGRATZ. again Chris, now on the Grand Prize win at PG101!!!
Katarina Mansson 2/20/2011 11:26:30 PMThe winning never ends (and it shouldn´t!!!) with this one - congratulations again Chris! #9252472
Sarah A. Christian 2/20/2011 11:35:23 PMCongratulations, Chris, for being selected as POTM!
Dr Silly 2/21/2011 1:59:26 AMCongratulations Chris on your Favorite photo of the month win at PG101. The wins just keep on rolling on. :O) #9252529
David Phalen 2/21/2011 5:47:06 AMBIG Congrats on the 101 POTM!! #9253059
Christopher Budny 2/21/2011 8:52:07 AMThanks so much, PG101! I'm enjoying an embarrassment of riches on this image! #9253538
Deborah C. Lewinson 2/21/2011 2:49:28 PMA brilliant image, Chris, so deserving of the Grand Prize!
Hearty congratulations on your magnificent win!
Debby #9254147
Susan Fox 2/21/2011 5:13:06 PMA huge congratulations on your fabulously wonderful grand prize image!!! #9254421
David M. Montero 2/22/2011 10:05:56 AMCongratulations Christopher. Great shot. #9255685
Christopher Budny 2/22/2011 8:26:03 PMThank you very much, Dave, Susan & Deborah! #9256656
Bill Houghton 2/26/2011 4:56:58 PMThis is an outstanding winner. Congratulations. Bill #9263539
Christopher Budny 2/26/2011 5:56:25 PMThank you, Bill! Just got some test prints (8x12) and I'm thrilled... gonna try out a larger format next. #9263633
Marisol Pastor 2/27/2011 2:00:49 AMAn outstanding image! Congratulations on a well deserved win! #9263900
Christopher Budny 2/27/2011 4:12:12 AMThanks so much, Marisol! #9263986
Susana Ms Heide 2/27/2011 3:02:56 PMA belated but heartfelt congrats on this huge success for you Chris!!! This image has received nothing but RAVE reviews ever since you shared it with us!!! When I look at it I feel like I could almost grasp on to the railing and walk up the stairs, because your angle makes the image seem dimensional! WOW!!! WAY TO GO Chris!!!!! #9264756
Christopher Budny 2/27/2011 8:16:30 PMThank you very much, Susana! #9265125
Martin J. Wells 3/1/2011 6:31:28 AMChris, I just saw that you are the grand prize winner. Fantastic news and many congratulations (albeit a bit late)!!
The comments say it all, this is a truly outstanding image.
regards, martin #9267804
Christopher Budny 3/1/2011 7:37:59 AMThank you, Martin; I appreciate it! #9267926
Cathy M. Britcliffe 3/1/2011 9:47:44 AMCongratulations on your Grand Prize win, Christopher!
Cathy :) #9268113
Christopher Budny 3/1/2011 4:17:27 PMThank you, Cathy! #9268679
Nancy (Peaches) Harker 3/11/2011 12:16:47 PMHUGE Congrats on your AWESOME POTD #9285731
Christopher Budny 3/11/2011 6:55:51 PMThank you, Nancy! #9286342
Paula Showen 3/16/2011 2:47:12 PMThis is an outstanding composition! It's a perfect piece for B&W. Congratulations (even though I'm a bit late) on this gorgeous work! #9294716
Christopher Budny 3/16/2011 4:39:12 PMMany thanks, Paula... You'll never be late---I'm still on cloud nine! #9294793
Jill Battaglia 7/6/2011 6:34:30 AMI'll just add my congrats and my two cents to say how outstanding this is!! :-) #9510773
Christopher Budny 7/6/2011 7:25:31 AMThanks so much! #9510884
Carlton Ward 8/29/2011 6:32:05 PMThe 3 exposures made for very even tones and the POV is fantstic - Congrats Chris :) #9641702
Christopher Budny 8/30/2011 3:54:22 AMThank you, Carlton; HDR was definitely the way to go with the contrasty lighting and shadows. #9642160
Nadia Paul 9/23/2011 4:30:48 AMWhat a stunning image this is Christopher - congrats on your GP win and POTD - so well deserved! #9686550
Christopher Budny 9/25/2011 5:48:24 PMThank you very much, Nadia! I love this image, and have a huge print of it hanging at home now! #9691911
Alex T. Mizuno 10/15/2011 4:02:46 PMBelated congratulations on your Grand Prize and POTD Chris! Your POV is really inspiring. I was impressed again when you visited SF. Your view of architecture is quite unique and fresh. I can learn a lot from your work. #9737318
Christopher Budny 10/15/2011 6:04:34 PMI think we could trade off---You've got some spectacular shots I'd love to call my own. Thanks! #9737527
Jill Odice 10/24/2011 11:33:15 AMWow, this was worthg waiting to get so perfectly and it obviously paid off :-) Congrats!!! #9759144
Christopher Budny 10/24/2011 4:43:17 PMThanks so much!! #9759669
Anna M. Halasz 11/8/2011 9:47:49 PMLove IT ! ~A~ #9792683
Christopher Budny 11/9/2011 3:44:50 AMThank you very much! #9792985
Summer A. Kozisek 11/14/2011 10:29:55 PMThis image is spectacular, great composition, HDR work, and b&w presentation. Congratulations on your well deserved gold!! #9805048
Christopher Budny 11/15/2011 3:48:45 AMThank you so much, Summer! #9805313
Rudi Reiner 11/18/2011 6:48:31 AMWhat a great POV! Congratulations! #9816321
Christopher Budny 11/18/2011 6:52:19 AMThank you, Rudi! #9816330
ALLEN O. HOWARD 11/22/2011 11:33:50 AMMagnificent. There are not enough wonderful adjectives to describe this image! #9825171
Christopher Budny 11/22/2011 7:48:16 PMThank you very much, Allen! #9826044
Antonio Amen 12/2/2011 11:01:16 AMEverything is perfect in this picture, well done.
Christopher Budny 12/2/2011 11:12:03 AMThank you very much, Antonio! #9843727
Gayle Johnson 1/13/2012 11:21:48 AMThis is definitely one of my all time favorites. Classic. Congratulations! #9918273
Christopher Budny 1/15/2012 7:52:06 AMThank you very much, Gayle! #9921450
Reynaldo D. Reyes 2/28/2012 8:57:03 AMSo beautiful indeed Chris and your work is very inspirational. Congratulations! #10011326
Christopher Budny 2/28/2012 10:30:58 AMMany thanks, Reynaldo--I appreciate that! #10011592
Jill Odice 3/3/2012 8:28:36 AMCongrats on the many awards this awesome image has received! All well deserved! #10019499
Christopher Budny 3/3/2012 3:17:55 PMThank you very much, Jill! #10020221
Stephen Zacker 3/28/2012 5:51:40 AMFantastic perspective. Congratulations #10062928
Christopher Budny 3/28/2012 11:39:57 AMThank you, Stephen! #10063380
Gary Enloe 4/6/2012 9:29:45 AMThis is fantastic Christopher. Outstanding POV
A big CONGRATS on being a winner
Well deserved! #10077952
Christopher Budny 4/6/2012 12:18:07 PMThank you so much, Gary! #10078150
Katherine Kuhn 4/12/2012 8:33:11 AMBeautiful composition and tones! #10087318
Christopher Budny 4/12/2012 8:54:39 AMThank you very much, Katherine! #10087341
Dayna Cain 4/27/2012 11:06:17 AMI see I'm not the only one that comes back to look at this beauty again and again. This is just perfection Chris. I am still in awe of this image. #10111555
Christopher Budny 4/27/2012 11:12:28 AMThank you very much, Dayna! I love it just as much... I have a framed print of it right here at my office desk! #10111570
Michael S. Baker 5/2/2012 6:30:16 AMHi Christopher; I was at this very spot a few weeks ago and thought of your image here. I tried to reproduce it (imitation is the best form of flattery, they say). I couldn't get a similar shot. This is a great image-- really nice work here! #10118276
Christopher Budny 5/2/2012 11:00:09 AMThank you very much! Glad you made it in; if you get back, look me up (usually only there on Saturdays.)
Shelly A. Van Camp 5/15/2012 7:54:37 AMWhat a beautiful image and POV, Chris! Congrats on the POTD!! #10138066
Christopher Budny 5/15/2012 7:58:09 AMThank you, Shelly! #10138072
Carol Eade 5/17/2012 6:28:07 PMGorgeous work! #10140717
Christopher Budny 5/18/2012 4:24:30 AMThank you, Carol! #10141100
Yulianto Soeroso 6/5/2012 7:52:58 PMdreaming #10170002
Christopher Budny 6/6/2012 5:50:37 AMThanks, Yulisanto! #10170324
JO ANN CLEVELAND 7/13/2012 9:03:52 AMSooo kool Chris..I just visited Linda's gallery and she has posted this with your guidance...she nailed it too!
Wonderful gallery...
jo ann c. #10227889
Christopher Budny 7/13/2012 7:00:58 PMThanks! #10228505
Dayna Cain 9/5/2012 5:47:22 AMIt's takes my breath away every time I look at it. #10309414
Christopher Budny 9/5/2012 5:48:22 AMI'm so glad! I still love it, nearly 2 years later! Maybe because I tried to get this kind of shot for several years, without success. #10309417
frank w. degenhardt 9/7/2012 7:12:03 AMPOTD and Grand Prize Winner. This picture deserves both honors. Congratulations my friend. #10312859
Christopher Budny 9/7/2012 7:37:39 AMThank you very much, Frank! I still get a big kick out of this one "going to the top" a year and a half ago! #10312883
Dayna Cain 10/3/2012 4:57:27 PMYep, I'm still looking at it and still loving it. #10353920
Christopher Budny 10/4/2012 3:37:45 AMWell thanks, Dayna! I still look and love it too--have a big enlargement hanging right behind me, and a smaller enlargement in my office at work! ;) #10354512
Photographer 1/21/2013 1:23:47 PMI still think this is by far the most dramatic photo ever to grace BetterPhoto.. I commented on this when you won, but I still am in awe when I view this amazing image Chris #10526558
Christopher Budny 1/21/2013 6:44:57 PMThank you very much, Brian, for such high praise! I love this image to this day, and have a fantastic 20x30 print matted & framed right behind me as I type this. #10526845
Mike F. Anderson 5/19/2013 10:27:42 AMWOW!!! Patience and perseverance. The ability to see it, envision it, execute it, and produce it. Just outstanding Christopher! #10699329
Christopher Budny 5/20/2013 5:24:39 AMThanks so much, Mike; yes, it took awhile to get the right equipment, in hindsight! The ultrawide EFS10-22 has since become probably my all-time favorite lens. #10700198
Harriet Feagin 11/23/2014 6:28:15 PMChristopher, This photo has inspired me to make a trip from West Texas to DC to photograph the National Cathedral. My friend lives in Chicago. We are both retired educators and travel together to photograph. We are coming to DC this March. May I contact you with questions? Your photos are the best I have seen of this national treasure. #11193955
Ellen Hodges 3/26/2016 5:03:16 PMHuge Congrats on Triple Gold, Chris!!! #11452240
Christopher Budny 3/26/2016 5:59:37 PMThank you, Ellen! Glad to see it has stood the test of time with Jim, too!
Lydia Williams 3/27/2016 1:40:56 PMAh Yes, I remember this awesome iage and am glad to see the All-Time EP badge! Congratulaitons, Chris!!
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Tim Czura is not a man who minces words. As the owner of T.C. Realty of the Low Country, Inc., Czura has seen a lot of changes in Jasper County, but he says the past few years have taken a heavy toll on commercial properties.
Poor economic conditions have struck Jasper County hard and it's been hit by the new millage rates on all county properties.
"The taxes on commercial properties went up 40 percent," Czura said. "In some cases, it's as high as 42 percent. There's no way I can sell property in this county with tax rates like this, even if the banks were willing to make loans for it right now — and they're not."
Czura recently sent a letter to the Jasper County Tax Assessor, stating that while there are plenty of commercial properties for sale, very few had actually been sold, much less looked at, over the last three years.
"It's a numbers game, when it comes to commercial property," Czura said. "You're not exactly looking for something with a pretty view. You're looking for low taxes, high traffic, insurance costs that won't eat you alive, and businesses that are willing to either lease from you or purchase outright. With Jasper County taxes? That's not going to happen. The numbers just won't work. Even if you bought a commercial property for pennies on the dollar, you're still looking at losing money because of the taxes. Add to that the uncertainty in the markets, and no one is looking to open a business right now, much less purchase commercial property."
And it's not just property taxes for business owners that have been affected.
One Pineland woman says she owns two parcels of land that total less than four acres, and that the tax bill on one of them increased by $885 this year.
"I've owned these properties for 35 years, they're not commercial," she said. "What is the county doing with these taxes? We're paying for administrators we don't need."
She said that matters weren't helped by receiving the tax bills late, saying that she just got her bill roughly three weeks ago.
"That doesn't give people time to get extra money together if they need it," she said.
Taxpayers in Sun City are seeing taxes on the Beaufort County side of the neighborhood much lower than the Jasper County side, leaving some to wonder if, when it comes time to sell their homes, they'll be able to sell because of the taxes.
Tom and Barbara Johnson are residents of Sun City North, on the Jasper County side, and are not happy. They've seen an increase of 13 percent. They're able to absorb the costs for now, but realize that a lot of residents on Sun City's Jasper side are not able.
"We're in our third year now in this house, and it's now an albatross. There's no way we could sell it now, if we needed to," said Tom Johnson, who noted he's paying $3,500 in property taxes for a house worth less than $400,000.
"For a $225,000 house in Sun City South, which is in Beaufort County, you're talking about $924 per year for property taxes," Johnson said.
The Johnson's are not alone, and they, like many others, worry about what happens to those who cannot afford to pay the additional monies.
"It's scary, because you see it happening all over Jasper County. The list of tax sales was incredible. It's also something that should be making people angry, because there's no reason for this. People are struggling in this county. It's just adding insult to injury," Barbara Johnson said, "because no one can tell us where that money is going."
Susan Waite, the assessor for Jasper County, says there are some things to keep in mind about the new tax bills.
"All property, both real and personal property, is being taxed now at the new millage rate that was voted on by the County Council," Waite said. "We don't have anything to do with that rate. What we deal with is the actual value of the property, which, in most cases, did go down."
Waite said taxpayers need to know that that millage rate affects not just their real estate taxes, it also affects their vehicle taxes — it's across the board.
Waite said that if the taxes increased 29 percent or less, the value of the property decreased. If the taxes went up 30 percent, the value of the property remained the same, and if the increase was more than 30 percent, the value of the property increased.
The tax levy for last year's bills was 276.5. The tax levy for 2011 is 347.25. That increase is strictly because of millage increases that were requested by the finance department to pay for things such as school and county debts, and has nothing to do with the value of the property.
Waite also said that while protests can be made on the ratios, such as either 4 or 6 percent on residential properties, the values themselves had to be protested between July 1 and Sept. 30 of last year — and there is no appeal for the millage rate, which is enacted by the County Council.


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Linked by Eugenia Loli on Sun 24th Dec 2006 01:36 UTC
Classic board games like Checkers are hard to beat, but after so many holiday seasons and family get-togethers, variety becomes essential. Lines of Action (LOA) is a game slightly off the beaten path that you can play with an ordinary Checkers set the next time you decide to dust it off--but in the meantime, let's fire up Xcode and build a small game engine for playing board games like Checkers and LOA using some artificial intelligence.
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Is also made with Xcode and Cocoa. It is nothing like the one described in the above article. It seems to work fine, at least on my computer.
With some 20,000 lines of code, it still needs (massive) improvement in the areas of game play and graphics. Much work to do.


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THUMBS UP to news that three new businesses are coming to Burlington. According to paperwork filed with the city, a car wash and Sleepy�s Mattress Store is planned for the Huffman Mill Road area, and a Smithfield�s Chicken �N Bar-B-Q is planned for Alamance Crossing. Last year, Burlington saw 20 new commercial and residential developments, and so far this year there have been 21. The years 2010 and 2011 saw only 13 new developments each, compared to 32 in 2008. Are things slowly getting better? Looks that way.
THUMBS . . . HMMM to the optimism of the Burlington City Council that some developer might step up to do some new project on Ross Street in Burlington. We�d be the first to cheer if that should come to pass, but we�re thinking the dilapidated, former Dogwood Rest Home would better be pushed down. But, the council has decided not to follow through with demolition until after the first of the year, thinking someone might step up to save the day. The structure has been a plague on the neighborhood for quite a while and no amount of condemnation or notifications can bring the property owners out of the woodwork to settle matters. Quicker it�s down the better.
THUMBS UP to organizers from the N.C. Checker Association for holding the World 11-Man Checkers Champion title match here in Burlington and to Graham�s Tim Laverty, who gave it his best shot against title holder Alex Moiseyev. The two men played 12 games over the course of the weekend, with Moiseyev, 54, of Dublin, Ohio, putting it out of reach with five wins (the other games were all draws). The photos of two masters deep in thought reminded us of the famous chess match in the 1970s between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky played in Iceland. It�s not ACC hoops, but it was pretty intense nonetheless.
THUMBS UP to news that the longtime unsightly railroad bridge over Webb Avenue in Glen Raven will at last get some TLC from the state Department of Transportation. It�s gotten lots of coats of paint over the 75 years of its existence, mostly in the form of graffiti. It�s now targeted for renewal with a special coating that resists street art. We don�t know how that will react to graffiti artists with resistant paint of their own, but we hope the project works. In the meantime, expect delays if you�re going that way over the next three months or so.
THUMBS UP to the many who contributed to a successful Veterans Day observation in Alamance County and around the state and nation this week. Golden Corral fed hundreds of veterans again this year, and Bobby Hinton performed music for them. An outstanding celebration in Mebane also drew hundreds and several civic, service and church groups sponsored events of remembrance. To those who serve us, we salute.
THUMBS UP to Hawfields Elementary School eighth-grader Damani Russell and Woodlawn seventh-graders Nate Small and Caroline Segars. The trio is among the 150 singers who performed in the N.C. Middle School Honors Chorus this year. The chorus draws the best young singers from across the state for performance and competition every November, and it also gives them a chance to sing in the primary performance space for the UNC School of the Arts as well as the Winston-Salem Symphony and Piedmont Opera Theatre.
And THUMBS UP to the Red Knights Motorcycle Club, whose members will be out today collecting toys for needy children this Christmas. For the eighth year, this club of active and retired firefighters will hold the Toy Run for Alamance County to collect items for the local division of the Marine Corps League�s Toys for Tots campaign. Last year, the riders collected 657 donated toys, and helped more than 2,700 children from 1,146 Alamance County families. They will be coming to a fire station near you collecting.
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I have been having Simon and Garfunkel's song the Sound of Silence running thru my head for a couple of weeks now, not sure why. Last night I had a restless night and the song kept coming at me but the words were different.
Today I wrote them down, the tune is the same so just use that as a guide. I hope this can take it out of my head. I know it isn't perfect but it needed to come out.
Hello Michigan, my old friend
I've come to cheer for you again
Because a vision softly creeping
Left its seeds while I was sleeping
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sounds of football
In linemen's dreams we ran it well
Come hi'gh water or fiery hell
We beat them underneath the lights
This year we didn't win the fight
When the ulnar nerve was hit by the huskers just right
That ruined that night
And touched the sound of football
And in the glaring light I saw
Hundred thousand people, maybe more
People cheering without shouting
Students paying without watching
Bloggers writing words about things that I don't care
And no one dared
Disturb the sound of football
"Fools", said I, "You do not know
Off season like a cancer grows
Victors valiant that I might hear
Conquering hero's that I might cheer
But my words, like schadenfreude fell
And echoed
In the wells of football
And Jim Delany go't paid
By league that he had made
And the blog flashed out its warning
In the words that it was forming
And the blog said, "The words of the coaches are written on the stadium walls
And Shembechler hall"
And whispered in the sounds of football


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It's Friday afternoon at 3 p.m., the weather is great and you'd rather be hiking in the mountains than sitting at your desk. Do you think that you're at your most productive? Probably not — and that is one reason why companies across the country are offering employees a shorter workweek during the summer.
The topic was covered recently in an article in The Washington Post:
"In an informal survey of personnel directors at Fortune 1000 companies conducted for The Washington Post by the Corporate Executive Board in Rosslyn, nearly half said their business has instituted a compressed workweek during the summer or is considering doing so, often by allowing workers to put in longer hours Monday through Thursday in exchange for taking off all or part of Friday."
Some employees work an extra 30 minutes to an hour each day Monday through Thursday and then get off work around lunchtime on Friday. Other employees work four 10-hour shifts and have Friday off completely. A three-day weekend every week in the summer allows employees to have more leisure time, which can have a positive impact on productivity once Monday morning rolls around.
It has been more than a decade since I held a traditional job, but even way back in the late 1990s, my employer offered some employees the ability to work four 10-hour shifts. Although I managed a computer help desk at the time, there were other staff members who didn't take advantage of the four-day workweek, and they covered my position on Fridays.
While some organizations are offering a four-day workweek as a benefit to employees, others are doing it out of necessity. Government agencies have been hit hard fiscally in the past few years. Official unemployment figures have shown several months in a row with job losses at all levels of government. The town neighboring mine, Gilbert, Ariz., recently instituted a four-day workweek to help shave expenses.
"Officials expect the schedule to trim operating expenses including utilities and overtime and provide longer business hours for residents who otherwise might have to miss work to visit Town Hall." Source: AZCentral.com
There are several reasons for a four-day workweek, and while I loved the option, I know that not everyone is a fan. Very few of my coworkers took advantage of the compressed workweek. Some had family constraints that made being out of the house from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. difficult while others felt that it made sense to put in more face time at the office. The concern about face time was also mentioned in The Washington Post article, "Workers who fear losing status — or even their job — if they are not always around are often suspicious of the idea."
I'd love to hear your thoughts on a compressed workweek. If you had the option to work an alternate schedule so that you could have Fridays off, would you?
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When Lipscomb Lady Bisons softball coach Kristin Ryman has talked about needing some help late in the season she has been talking about other teams.
But Thursday afternoon the Lady Bisons got an assist from a Florida rain storm. Due to heavy rain and storms a game between North Florida and Stetson was declared a no contest in the bottom of the fourth inning with Stetson leading 5-0. The game was being played in Jacksonville.
"We had heard there was a heavy chance of rain there," Ryman said. "We knew it could potentially play a role.
"We were keeping an eye on it. Everything this time of year affects seeding. It was halted one inning from being a complete game so I was a little surprised."
With the final outcome the Lady Bisons earn second place in the Atlantic Sun Conference with an 18-8 conference record. They will be the No. 2 seed in the A-Sun Tournament which will be played on Lipscomb's campus at Draper Diamond at Smith Stadium May 7-10.
"All six of these teams have played well all year," Ryman said. "At this point it is about who is going to play the best in the moment. It is not about seeding. Seeding determines home and away.
"We were the fourth seed last year. We had to play the first day and won three games in a row."
USC Upstate, 19-2, is the No. 1 seed. Stetson is No. 3 at 17-8 followed by Mercer as the No. 4 seed with a 16-8 record. Kennesaw State, 13-12 I the No. 5 seed and Florida Gulf Coast is No. 6 with an 11-13 record.
"The biggest bonus for us is we can save our pitching one more day with the first round bye," Ryman said. "We will get to sit for a day and watch Stetson and Gulf Coast play and do some more game planning. We will be more rested and even more prepared and ready to go.
"Anything can happen at this point. I think Stetson knows that. They have done a great job all year. I think they will come in as strong as ever."
Both Upstate and Lipscomb will get a first round bye. The Lady Bisons will play the winner of the Stetson-FGCU game May 8 at 10 a.m.
The first round of the tournament on May 7 will also feature Mercer facing Kennesaw State.
The tournament is double-elimination with the winner receiving the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
The Lady Bisons will not play again until the tournament. After a two-day break to complete final exams they are back on the field as a team. Wednesday they practiced as a full team. Thursday they played and intra-squad game. Ryman plans another game Friday.
"We felt like physically we needed a couple of days off," Ryman said. "Having some time off for finals was an added bonus.
"Our goal with the scrimmages is to make sure we are keeping them in game mode. At this time of the year it is important to get live innings and face live pitching. You want to keep them on edge and feel that competition. We want them to do everything they would as if it was real game."


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Clippers associate head coach Alvin Gentry has started to draw interest from other NBA teams to fill one of their head-coaching openings or to perform in the capacity he has in Los Angeles, as the offensive guru.
Although Gentry hasn't yet interviewed for any job, Utah Jazz General Manager Dennis Lindsey has spoken to him about his team's coaching opening after Tyrone Corbin was fired, according to NBA executives who were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.
Gentry is expected to interview for the Jazz job this week, one executive said.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, who got the first overall pick in the NBA draft in Tuesday's lottery, have contacted Gentry about replacing Mike Brown, who was fired.
Gentry worked with Cleveland's general manager, David Griffin, when they were with the Phoenix Suns.
Golden State's new coach, Steve Kerr, has had several conversations over the past few weeks with Gentry about a post as Warriors associate head coach in charge of the offense.
Kerr and Gentry also worked together in Phoenix.
Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive asked Clippers Coach and Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Doc Rivers for permission to speak with Gentry.
Ranadive wanted to gauge Gentry's interest in running the offense for Kings Coach Mike Malone.
Perhaps the most interesting coaching scenario for Gentry is with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Memphis Coach Dave Joerger was given permission by the Grizzlies to interview for the head coach opening with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
If Joerger gets the job in Minnesota, Gentry, who interviewed for the job in Memphis last summer, will become one of the Grizzlies' top candidates.
Gentry has been given credit for making the Clippers the top-scoring team in the NBA during the regular season, when it averaged 107.9 points per game.
According to both NBA executives, Rivers has told Gentry he'll support whatever decision he makes.


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|If she lived in Denmark, she'd probably
be cycling to school on her own next year.
Not in our country though. Something's
gone very wrong here.
I'd argue that, from a political and policy perspective, the bicycle has been largely underrated and under-used ever since 1996.
This week, MPs debate cycle safety for the first time (that I'm aware of at least) since that Strategy was set. It has been fascinating to see how MPs have been talking about cycling over the last few days.
My own MP, Labour's Kate Hoey, has been slightly disparaging and Mark Field MP for Westminster and the City sent an extremely ambiguous response to one of his constituents.
In general, Conservative MPs have copied and pasted an official line that seems to ignore many of the actual issues. One Conservative response has stood out, though, that of Hugh Robertson, Minister for Sport, talking to The Times. The most important thing, says Mr Roberston, is "that parents have confidence that their children can cycle in a safe environment." Spot on, I think.
Labour's Transport team has been highly active on twitter about cycling matters and seems to have encouraged some extremely positive responses from many of the more senior Labour MPs. Sadiq Khan, former transport minister spells out Labour's position on his blog:
- First, a proportion of existing government funding for roads should be sent aside to be spent on building new cycle ways, improving junction design and installing traffic light phasing to give cyclists a head start.
- Second, the government's trial of longer HGVs should be axed and income from the proposed HGV road charging scheme used to support the road haulage industry in upgrading safety measures and training.
- Third, the national targets to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain's roads, axed by the government, should be reinstated.
|Sadiq Khan MP hops on a bike
Harriet Harman (Labour) Camberwell & Peckham: "I am putting out a call to all cyclists in Southwark to let me know where they feel unsafe so these areas can be sorted out."
Chuka Umuna (Labour) Streatham: "Despite the importance of cycling proficiency and awareness, we must never give the impression that the responsibility to prevent collisions simply rests with cyclists. That is why The Times is right to highlight the importance of measures such as improving road junctions, creating alternative cycle routes and improving safety equipment on HGVs."
Karen Buck (Labour) Westminster North: 'It cannot be right that people have to fear their friends and relatives getting on a bike, particularly in our cities.'
Simon Hughes (LibDem) Southwark & Bermondsey : 'Southwark has huge potential for increasing cycling numbers but more must be done be the council to support cycling in our borough. The council's current target for increasing cycling levels from 4% to 5% by 2025 is pathetic, and alongside proposals to remove cycle lanes from 20mph zones, it's a pretty dim picture.'
Mark Field (Conservative) Westminster and City of London: "It is the job of government to balance the sometimes competing needs of all road users....Without a better understanding of the implications, therefore, I am afraid I am reluctant to give the aims of the campaign my wholehearted support. Nevertheless, if politicians are to continue to encourage the public to cycle - and this is something which is very actively promoted in a city like London - I would have thought that the time is ripe to review whether the existing arrangements are working well enough..."
David Cameron (Prime minister): "Ministers have committed to improve the driving test..."
As I said last week, that's why I will be attending the Flashride on Wednesday 22nd February, the eve of the biggest debate on cycling this country has seen in 16 years. I want to remind those MPs that it's time to fulfil the 'enormous potential' for cycling in the UK as a serious means of transport. They've been failing since 1996. Here's a chance to make them realise it's not good enough to fail again.
Join us. Wednesday 22nd February. Meet at the Duke of York steps, The Mall, 6.15pm.
More details on ibikelondon blog here and on the London Cycling Campaign page here. You can even register for the ride (but you don't need to) on the Londoners on Bikes website here. I'm also delighted that both Brompton bicycles and Evans Cycles have committed to support the Flashride. It would be lovely to see some other big cycling names get behind the ride as well.
It's not too late to write to your MP and tell them why you think they should attend the debate by clicking here and sending an email directly to them.
I'm building a list of MPs who have failed to respond to constituents. If yours is ignoring the cyclesafe motion, please let me know. You can see the list by clicking here.
I'm building a list of MPs who have failed to respond to constituents. If yours is ignoring the cyclesafe motion, please let me know. You can see the list by clicking here.


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Utilities Still Restoring Sandy Outages
PSE+G came up a bit short in their efforts to have "99.5%" of all those who lost power from Sandy and the Nor'easter restored by Friday night.
The utility says they still have 12,700 customers without power as of 5:30AM and says those outages are mostly isolated issues.
"The nearly 4,000 utility and out-of-state linemen will continue to work around the clock to restore the remaining customers this weekend," promises PSE+G. "Most of the these outages result from localized issues that were not corrected when a system or circuit outage was restored. These include damaged electrical service lines that lead from the pole to a customer's home or business."
They also ask customers who are without power while surrounding residences have been restored to contact customer service at 1 800-436-7734.
"If our automated system indicates that power has been restored to your area and you have no power, please follow the prompts to place a new "no power" order," explains the utility in a press release. If the system states that your order already is registered, there is no need to place a new one. Unless customers call to report an outage, PSE&G may not know that there is still an issue at a particular location."
JCP+L, meanwhile, still expects to have most of its customers who lost power from both Sandy and the Nor'easter to have power again, save for isolated instances and on the barrier islands. As of 7:40AM on Saturday on their outage map there were still over 87,000 customers still in the dark.
Restoration maps provided to the Governor's office by the utilities
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1. Re: Help: warp stabilizerMylenium Apr 30, 2012 1:16 AM (in response to garin2)
any idea how to fix it?
Not really since you didn't tell us anything useful - no computer specs, no operating system, not the kind of footage you are using nor your AE settings for memory handling, caches and multiprocessing. This could be anything from permission issues at the system level to file access problems with MediaCache to simply the footage being shot the wrong way and the stabilizer not detecting any patterns for stabilization...
2. Re: Help: warp stabilizergarin2 Apr 30, 2012 3:08 AM (in response to Mylenium)
i'm running ae 5.5 on mac 2 x quad core intel xeon.
os x 10.6.8
i shot my footage with 1080p
and about memory handeling i have 8gig ram installed and 6gig ram available for ae.
and disk cache is enabled with maximum 20 gb size.
any idea?
3. Re: Help: warp stabilizerRick Gerard Apr 30, 2012 5:43 AM (in response to garin2)
What kind of 1080P? There are hundreds of combinations of codecs and compression schemes. How long is the shot? Warp stabilizer isn't going to work well or maybe at all on a really long shot that's highly compressed.
4. Re: Help: warp stabilizerMylenium Apr 30, 2012 7:22 AM (in response to garin2)
I tend to agree with Rick. You could simply be running out of memory for longer shots. Using the warp stabilizer employs the same memory logic like MP rendering and you might simply reach the ceiling. It may appear otherwise, but those 6GB aren't that much with some stuff loaded in the program. Try using shorter segments.
5. Re: Help: warp stabilizerTodd_Kopriva May 1, 2012 2:16 PM (in response to Mylenium)
I just wrote this article to help with issues like the one Mylenium mentions:
"memory and storage tips for Warp Stabilizer and 3D Camera Tracker"
6. Re: Help: warp stabilizergarin2 May 5, 2012 2:24 PM (in response to garin2)
thanks for all your help.
i think my footage was too big and long for AE to handle.


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NABCEP Seeks Input from Small Wind Industry
July 24, 2012
If you work with small wind systems, the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) requests your assistance with a survey. A group of industry experts has been working with NABCEP to develop small wind entry-level learning objectives that describe the fundamental knowledge and skills required in a variety of job settings and roles. When finalized, the learning objectives will provide guidance for the development of small wind education and training programs, will be used to establish the test content outline for an entry-level small wind exam, and will help ensure that entry-level small wind practitioners have the requisite knowledge and skills for safe and effective practice. The objectives are ready to be reviewed and validated by members of the profession through an online survey. Small wind installers, site assessors, educators and trainers, manufacturers, distributors, those in sales and marketing, state program managers, and all others with expertise in small wind are invited to sign up to participate in the survey.
—Julie Jones


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Guilty plea, charges in two unrelated cases
A Virginia man has pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography using peer-to-peer software provided by iMesh. David Leroy Knellinger Sr, 59, faces five to 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000 and supervised release for an indefinite term after being released from prison. Sentencing has been scheduled for Aug. 17, 2007.
Knellinger admitted to using iMesh in April, 2005, to run searches related to children engaging in sexual conduct. He downloaded three illegal videos, including one of a girl aged 10 or 11 who was performing a sex act on a man. The victim in that video was later identified by law enforcement officers, and her alleged abuser, Kenneth Freeman, remains a fugitive who is on the "15 Most Wanted" list of the United States Marshals Service, according to the FBI.
The guilty plea, made last Tuesday, came the same week that a former law professor was charged with possessing child porn on at least two PCs under his control. Murdaugh Stuart Madden Jr, 58, possessed an unspecified number of illegal images on machines issued by his former employer, Pace Law School in New York, and Santa Clara University Law School, where he was a visiting professor last year.
Madden faces ten years imprisonment and a fine of $250,000. According to a document filed last week with the US District Court in San Jose, California, he remained free and was to appear in court for arraignment on May 10. The prosecution is a result of an investigation by the Santa Clara (California) Police Department and the FBI.
Attempts to reach Madden were unsuccessful. His attorney, Tony Boskovich, last week told the Lower Hudson Online: "At this point, all I can say is he has had a long and distinguished career as a lawyer and law professor. We are reviewing the documents at this time." ®


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