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  1. DurkaDurka

    Rob Ford’s house surrounded by police after break and enter report

    The drama never ends with Ford, I hope the burglar wasn't looking for his secret stash of Twinkies...:lol: Toronto News: Rob Ford Several Toronto police cruisers are staked out around Mayor Rob Ford's Etobicoke home and neighbourhood this morning after what one source said was a break and...
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    Some of my photos

    The misty-smooth effect is from the long exposure. Water, when captured over a 15-30 second exposure begins to take on a smoother appearance. especially if it is moving. It's quite easy to do. All you need is a river/lake, tripod & your DSLR. Set the aperture anywhere from F 5.6- 8, and look...
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    Some of my photos

    A couple recent ones: The Drink | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Pre-Emptive Peacekeeping | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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    Photography: The Amateur's Eye

    No, it's a separate program from Photoshop.
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    Photography: The Amateur's Eye

    Go Mark! Since you're into the editing end of things, you should try and get your hands on a copy of Adobe Lightroom. It's a cataloguing, editing, jackknife sort of app when it comes to dealing with RAW images imported from your camera. It has some great tools built in for converting to B&W...
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    Your favourite cookbook....

    I have a cookbook application on my smartphone. Not the greatest, but it works in a pinch.
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    Photography: The Amateur's Eye

    I really like the first one, nice tonal range. B&W suits it nicely, good contrast to it.
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    My Photo Published by NASA

    Published by NASA | Flickr - Photo Sharing! NASA's earth science department contacted me a while back about purchasing a photo I took, for one of their publications. They used the photo on the cover (bottom row, first on the left) and page 36. I'm quite pleased. PDF here...
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    Photography: The Amateur's Eye

    Great shots, Mark. Enjoy the camera.
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    Same sh*t different day

    I usually put a bit of water in if I'm worried about the meat getting dry.
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    Same sh*t different day

    I've never had a problem, I set it at low heat though which I doubt could cause a fire unless left on for days on end.
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    Same sh*t different day

    Might be a little soggy
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    Same sh*t different day

    I use a slow cooker all the time, fire it up when I leave for work in the morning, deliciousness by 6pm when I get home. You would be surprised as to what you can cook in them. I regularly make curries, stews, chillis. whole chickens or basically anything I can fit in it.
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    October 21 - The End is Near

    That's ok. I follow the Church of Ronald Reagan. The Gipper watches over me.
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    October 21 - The End is Near

    Cool story, bro. Has all the makings of a B Zombie movie from the 50's.:-P
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    For those in the GTA: Nuit Blanche tonight!

    Tonight should be pretty swell in Toronto, from 7pm to 7am., Nuit Blanche is running in downtown Toronto. Consisting of mainly outdoor, large-scale art expos, should be good times. Last year it was totally wicked, Yonge Street is closed off from Front to Bloor, with exhibits the whole way, and...
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    In this thread, I'm going to get pickled

    Half way there and the best thing is my cat gets me cold beers from the fridge.
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    Some of my photos

    Street shot at Yonge and Dundas, Toronto. Umbrella City | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Toronto from Leslie Spit, which is a man-made outlet, built from construction fill. City from a distance | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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    Some of my photos

    haha, probably wouldn't be a bad idea. I think most motorists who use this road due to bypass ride checks
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    Some of my photos

    Not my normal type of shot, butterflies!! Monarch in the City | Flickr - Photo Sharing!