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Day 119: Random Crap (see the larger version of this image). The magic smoke is released (okay, it was lysol) as I break open the package.
So I got my first Bag of Crap from woot right before thanksgiving. It finally showed up today, and at first I was impressed. A nice heavy box, and I must have lucked into something good. The first thing I noticed on opening was the lack of packing material, then when I took the DVD recorder out the top fell off. That is when I realized I really got a bag of crap. I assume woot just unloads returned under warranty merchandize by sticking it in Random crap bags.
The DVD recorder didn't work at first, but when the top was off I noticed woot must have taken the hard drive out. I inserted my own hard drive and it seems to be working fine with the exception of the DTV digital tuner for ATSC and QAM.
The next item was a black zune (thank you god for not giving me a Pink zune), and it has no accessories to test with. The only new products in the package were the creepy toys and the compact camera case too small for most compact cameras.
Overall, I can't say I am surprised with a name like Random Crap, as that is exactly what I got. I can say I got a good deal, especially since the DVD Recorder seems 90% functional and who knows about the zune. I feel like I just went dumpster diving without the dumpster.
Playing with the ol 7MP Canon SD1000. In macro mode I got some pleasing dof and bokeh. Whadda ya know.
Absolutely everything that was the Plastic Love booth from the Artist's Alley, all packed into a 2 seater.
BMW Compact Cup
750MC Racing, Silverstone, 24 August 2014
© Chris Valentine 2014 - no unauthorised reproduction
canon g12, vello wireless shutter release, zipshot tripod (really liking it!), canon 270 ex2 speedlight, and then my usual gear - wingnut gear hyper 3 bag, lobster gloves, fargo with studs (went down really hard about 15 minutes prior to this shot), dinotte light on the front, pb superflash on the rear.
The Basra Compact, a flagship partnership to revive the economy in southern Iraq
Basra, 05 May 2015 – The authorities of Basra and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) today signed a flagship agreement, the Basra Compact, aiming at strengthening participatory and accountable governance and reviving the economic activity in the southern governorate, which is not just oil-rich but needs to invest in its human capacity and private sector development. Protecting the cultural and ecological heritage of the Mesopotamian Marshlands is also a priority.
Despite being the richest governorate and hosting the main port in Iraq, Umm Qasr—the only shipping hub in the country—Basra is one of the most affected by poverty and chronic unemployment with 16.1% of the population living below the poverty line of US$ 2.5 per day and facing staggering challenges in terms of access to services.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Basra authorities outlines future cooperation in the areas of decentralization, financial management and budget execution, environment protection, private sector development including micro, small and medium enterprises, and supporting the governorate’s 5-year strategic planning.
“Working with local partners is a fundamental element of national ownership,” the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and UNDP Resident Representative, Lise Grande, said. “This translates into UNDP’s support for the local network of the Global Compact promoting responsible business practices in the areas of gender, human rights, labour standards, environment, service delivery and anti-corruption,” she explained.
UNDP has nearly 40 years of experience in Iraq leading the UN’s development work, providing knowledge and practical expertise. In its long-term engagement with the government and the people of Iraq, UNDP focuses on inclusive participation, accountability, access to justice, women’s empowerment, security sector reform, decentralization and private sector development. In particular, UNDP supports the government’s 4-year development plans (2014-2017).
Photos by UNAMI PIO.
These CDs are from the Allegra Fuller Snyder (Collection 1881) and the Collection of Research Materials for the HBO Television Series, From the Earth to the Moon (Collection 561). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.
OAC Finding Aids:
Col. 1881: www.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8v69h1d/
Col. 561: www.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt8290214d/
Photo by Lori Dedeyan
For a compact it does ok in some situations and has a "sweet" spot. It's a keeper though because I can keep it in my purse or pocket. Still love my Canon. (this was taken in car side mirror. I was riding shotgun).
Well, it's a compact now. When this barn fell, it not only crushed the pick-up parked inside, but one of the walls fell outward and tore a camper in half.
I hope the farmer had insurance.